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Greek Attic Net-Lekythos, Bulas Group, 380-350 BC

Greek Attic Net-Lekythos, Bulas Group, 380-350 BC


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1475072
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Bernhard I. Muller, PhD
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Attic squat lekythos of ovoid body decorated with a net motif in black and crème.
The lekythos belongs to the Attic Bulas Group, which manufactured small vases. As a characteristic of the Bulas Group, the net ornament is applied directly on the clay ground.
The rim and the upper portion of the handle are glazed black; the reserved neck with black lines and vertical tongues in applied white.
The edge of foot with tiny black dots.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 43938.
Ceramic
H. 7.6 cm (3 in)
Greek, Athens, Bulas Group, 380-350 BC
Rim and upper part of the handle reattached. Otherwise fine preservation of the net design and the applied white. Glazed areas pitted.
Ex inventory of the German coin dealer Karl Kress, Munich, acquired before 1980.

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