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Etruscan Chalice, 620-580 BC

Cream clay shallow bowl with a flared rim enhanced with burgundy and with two lugs for suspension. The high stemmed foot with a central molding, standing on a flat stepped base.

Decorated with bands, brown-glazed and reserved areas. The shape reminds Etruscan thymiateria which were used as incense burners.

Similar Etrusco-Corinthian chalices have been found in the Vulci area. For related items cf. CVA Grosseto, Museo Archeologico e d’Arte della Maremma 2, 29, plate (2854) 37.1

Foot reattached to the bowl, otherwise intact and of pristine condition. The foot with remains of rust.

H. 10.6 cm (4.2 in), D. 13.4 cm (5.3 in)

German art market

850 USD