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Attic Ribbed Mug, 5th Century BC

Rare black-glaze mug with seven evenly spaced ribs encircling the exterior. A loop handle set vertically just below the rim.

Covered with dense black glaze; a reserved area on the base.

Provably inspired by mugs made in metal.

For a related example cf. CVA Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum 1, 44, Pl. (332) 34.12.

Intact and of pristine quality.

H. 7.2 cm (2.8 in)

Swiss private collection

3400 USD