Description:

Southern Italy, Apulia, ca. early 4th Century BCE. Large ceramic vessel with spindle-shaped body, tubular neck and substantial trefoil rim. A slightly raised twofold handle arching from rim to shoulder. Almost entirely covered with black glaze, lower body and underside of the flared foot reserved. The red line running around the shoulder reminds of Attic pottery tradition. Height 23.4 cm (9.2"), diameter at belly 15.3 cm (6"). Provenance: Ex-F. M. Collection, Medrisio (Switzerland), by descent. In family possession before 1968. ***Item located in Switzerland, additional shipping charges apply*** All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact except for a tiny chip out of the rim. Fine condition. Hard-fired ceramic with brilliant glaze showing minor wear and root marks in places. Glaze tears running down inside the neck.

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$300 $999 $50
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$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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