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Apulian Gnathia Ware Oinochoe, Late 4th Century BC

Apulian Gnathia Ware Oinochoe, Late 4th Century BC


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Greek: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1486262
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Bernhard I. Muller, PhD
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Glazed Gnathia ware oinochoe with trefoil spout and arched handle. The body decorated with leaf-sprays suspended from a band with egg pattern and dots.
The intended black color of the vase changed to a warm red-brown due to excessive heat. Standing on a small ring foot.
For a related example, cf. inv. no. 1873,0820.317 in the British Museum database.
Ceramic
Apulian, Hellenistic period, late 4th century BC
H. 12.5 cm (in)
Intact and fine. Glaze turned red-brown, applied white faded in places. Scratch on the body.
Swiss private collection.

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