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Greek Apulian Xenon Ware Kylix, 400-350 BC

Miniature Greek South Italian kylix with a short steep wall and horseshoe handles.

Chevron pattern between the handles and a band of vertical strokes around the entire belly.

For related Xenon ware miniatures cf. items 202 ff. in: J. W. Hayes. Greek and Italian Black-Gloss Wares and Related Wares in the Royal Ontario Museum. Toronto 1984.

One missing handle restored. Fine condition with superb black glaze. Fine preservation of the added color.

D. 6.7 cm (2.6 in)
W. over handles 11 cm (4.3 in)
H. 3.4 cm (1.3 in)

Swiss private collection

280 USD