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Etruscan Impasto Ware Kyathos, 750-650 BC

Rare Etruscan kyathos with shallow bowl and tall vertical handle in the shape of a stylized animal head with pronounced horns.

The flat base shows a gouged cross and dots.

For identical cups cf. no. 182-183 in: J. Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.

Intact and of museum quality. Smooth surface. A craze at the base of the handle fixed, small chip out of the inside floor. Dark brown, nearly black impasto with soil deposits.

H. handle 8.8 cm (3.5 in)
D. 8.6 cm (3.4 in)

Swiss art market

1250 USD