Description:

Magna Graecia, South Italy, ca. 4th century BCE. A beautiful ceramic kothon (also called a plemochoe or exaleiptron) with a sinuous loop handle just below the rounded rim, all on a ring base. Adding to its attractive form is the beautiful painted decorative program of chocolate brown and red narrow concentric circular bands on a cream hued ground as well as a target pattern on the underside of the base. Such vessels were essentially ancient air fresheners created to contain fragrant substances to imbue a space with sweet smelling aromas. Size: 7.125" W x 2.125" H (18.1 cm x 5.4 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago

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#121377

  • Condition: Expected surface wear with pigment loss and mineral deposits commensurate with age.

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September 14, 2017 7:00 AM MDT
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