Large Oinochoe of the Gnathia Ware

Culture: Greek/Gnathia

Period: 4th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 25 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2467

Provenance: From an old German collection, acquired in the 1950s to 1960s.

Condition: Intact

Description: Large, perfectly preserved trefoil jug with the black varnish typical for the Apulian Gnathia ware and white, yellow as well as red paint. Below the spout five registers are painted in a semicircle. On top white egg-and-dart between double incised lines. Followed by a volute band and dotted decoration in white. Then followed by an ivy tendrils with incised decoration. Last two large bands of wine tendrils. The foot ring is slightly set off and not painted.