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Etruscan Genucilia Plate, ca. 300 BC

Shallow plate decorated with a four pointed star on the floor and dots in the interstices. The narrow bulged rim enhanced with five spiral waves.

Rare variant on a low ring foot.

The name of the group derives from a Faliscan or Latin lady named Poplia Genucilia. She was the owner of a similar plate which was inscribed with her name.

For items from the Genucilia group cf. lots no. 316-319 in: Ines Stucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Exhibition catalogue, Jerusalem 1991.

Intact. Fine condition. Encrusted surface and soil deposits in places.

D. 13.4 cm (5.3 in)
H. 3 cm (1.2 in)

Swiss private collection

480 USD