Etruscan Bucchero Ware Chalice

Object Description

An Etruscan Bucchero ware chalice featuring a high stemmed foot, flaring sharply at the base. The sides of the body slightly expand outwards to the wide mouth. The vessel is decorated with three horizontal, raised ridges encompassing the bowl, followed by an encircling rib at the top of the foot.
Date: Circa 7th-6th century BC

Object History

Ex Collection A. L. and E. L., Munich, acquired in the 1950s-1960s, in Germany since before 1975.

Object Condition

Fine condition, several repairs to the body and minor chips to the raised ridges. Surface dulled due to age.

Object Details