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Etruscan Single Handled Kyathos, 750-650 BC

Etruscan impasto ware kyathos of shallow form with ridges and grooves on the inward sloping rim.

Two vertical ribs down the rim at some distance from the notched handle. Small base slightly incurved.

For a related kyathos cf. lot no. 192 in: Ines Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.

Reddish brown impasto with carefully smoothed surface. Outside of the handle chipped.
One shard out of the handle area mended. Root marks in places.

H. to handle 9.2 cm (3.6 in)
D. 14.7 cm (5.8 in)

Swiss private collection

1450 USD