A magnificent and very rare form of the Southern Italian Danuian Painted Askos with a double spout and internal and external strainers. 24.5cm height (near 10"), 20.5cm diameter (8"), Exquisite dragon like designs at bottom. Nice state of preservation with, one spout and part of handle reattached. Can be professional restored to museum quality, but is stunning as it is. Some scholars consider this the Nevel mentioned as a wine pouring vessel in the Bible. The reason being that the othe ...click for details
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