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A South Italian Guttus
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Black gloss, with traces of red wash, flat top consisting of a large relief medallion representing a goddess riding a sea serpent, loop handle on belly, long narrow spout rising obliquely from shoulder, vertical lines on the edges of the belly, gloss covers body down to an uneven line just above foot, black band on foot-molding, on a high reserved foot.

Provenance:
ex. A.G. Collection, 1976-1993.
Condition:
Intact and Complete
References:
Cf. John W. Hayes. Greek and Italian Black-Gloss Wares and Related Wares in the Royal Ontario Museum. Toronto, 1984. #89.
Category:
South Italian
Period:
Greek Apulian
Date:
c. Late Classic, 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Material:
Ceramic
Width:
4 1/2" (11.4cm)
Height:
5 1/2" (14cm)
Display Stand:
No
 
 

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