Small Jug of Gnathia Ware

Culture: Greek/Gnathia

Period: 2nd half of 4th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 10.6 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2388

Provenance: Rhenish private collection, 1980s. Thence Gerald Ebinger collection, Vienna, Austria.

Condition: Intact

Description: Finely modelled, black glazed jug with red and white painting typical of Gnathia ware. The bulbous body stands on a finely profiled, slightly offset ring base. The neck is decorated with white wavy ribbon, white dots and red ribbons. The circular handle starts at the neck and ends on the shoulder. The rim slightly curved outwards.