Description:

Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A breathtaking trefoil oinochoe created in a pottery workshop in the Apulia region of southern Italy where potters were known for introducing additional pigments to black glazed vessels. The surface decoration adorning the neck and shoulder features (from bottom to top): a dotted egg-and-dart band atop a dotted band adorning the neck; a large eight-pointed starburst motif flanked by two stylized dotted orb motifs adorning the shoulder; and a dotted band just above the base - all in fugitive white, yellow, and red pigments. Overall, a lovely example that demonstrates skillful technique and a beautiful polychromatic effect characteristic of Gnathia. Size: 3.875" in diameter x 6.75" H (9.8 cm x 17.1 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Scottsdale, Arizona, USA collection

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  • Condition: Expected surface wear with scuffs and areas of encrustation commensurate with age. Fugitive paint decoration is still strong. Black glaze has developed a lustrous silvery iridescence.

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