ostracon ancient art
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Etruscan Footed Olla with Vertical Ribs, around 650 BC

Ovoid Etruscan olla adorned with vertical ribs on the belly. The vase features a corseted neck and a flared rim. Set on a high flared foot. The handles on the sides slant upwards slightly.

Impasto of irregular brown color with carefully smoothed surface.

For a related example, cf. lot no. 212, p. 173 in: Ines Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.

H. 21 cm (8.3 in)

Superb quality and condition. Small shards out of the rim and the foot restored. A small hole and a scratch on the vase body repaired.

The previous restoration with remains of bone glue, a medium used until the 1950s/60s.

Ex South German private collection, acquired in the 1970s. Sold with Gorny&Mosch Munich, June 2011 sale. Thence Swiss private collection.

1550 USD