ostracon ancient art
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Apulian Gnathia Ware Skyphos, 340-330 BC

Skyphos decorated with a profusion of stylized vine-branches (Oxford vine) which enclose a tiny alabastron and a wreath at center. Above several bands within incised lines.

The rear with a row of white tongues, incised lines and dotted triangles. A rosette and hooks at center, flanked by two hanging leaf-sprays.

Graceful shape with steep wall and horizontal handles attached just below the rim. Standing on a low ring base.

Reassembled from fragments. A small triangle of fill below the right handle. Brilliant black glaze with good preservation of the applied white, yellow and red color. Surface with minor pitting in places.

H. 10.9 cm (4.3 in)
W. over handles 15.5 cm (6.1 in)

Art market USA

850 USD