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LOT 0040
Exceptionally Large Greek Gnathian Skyphos
APULIA, 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
13 1/2 in. (2.21 kg, 34.4 cm).
Mammiform body with pedestal base and two loop handles to the rim; Side A - band of white ovolo detailing to the neck, median red band with vine leaves and tendrils; Side B - bilinear band below neck with lateral pellets.
ProvenanceEx Orivate collection, formerly with Art Ancient, previously Derek Glover collection.
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