Ancient Greek Etruscan Black-Glazed Terracotta Olpe

GBP 500.00

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Object Description

A fine ancient Greek, Etruscan, terracotta juglet fully coated in a smooth black glaze. The vessel features an ovoid body atop a circular base. The neck of the body is encircled by four level grooves, leading upwards to a flared lip which features two incised rings. The loop handle is composed of two conjoined tubular strips, enhanced by a rectangular piece running perpendicular near the top, and meets at the lip of the vessel. The point of attachment to the lip features two extending triangular points.

NB: Width measurement for this piece includes both the handle and the body.

Date: Circa 7th – 6th century BC

Object History

European collection, acquired Paris 1990s.

Object Condition

Very good. Some scratches but the glaze and pot is overall well preserved.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:11 x H:16.2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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