Description:

**Originally Listed At $1200**

Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulian, Xenon Group, ca. 4th century BCE. A beautiful oinochoe decorated in added red pigment with an abstract owl flanked by two laurel sprigs. The technique employed for the painted iconographic/decorative program was similar to Six's technique used by Attic black-figure painters - this involved using layers of red or white pigment on the surface and incising details, so that the black glaze shows through. A Dutch scholar by the name of Jan Six first described this technique in 1888, hence the term Six technique. A gorgeous oinochoe presenting a stunning form as well as wonderful iconography painted via this interesting technique! Size: 3.75" W (handle to opposite) x 3.125" H (9.5 cm x 7.9 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase.

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection, ex Royal Athena Gallery, New York, ex New York New York, USA collection; ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired April 2009

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#177800

  • Condition: A few scuffs/nicks to the surface with minute areas of pigment loss. The small impressed area on the handle likely occurred during the firing process in the kiln. Small TL hole on base.

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