Greek Apulian Black-Glazed Oinochoe

(Ceramic, 540 grams, 29 cm.).

Circa 4th century AD, Southern Italian. An oinochoe with trefoil mouth, enlivened with crimson, ochre and white slip; decorated with a lady of fashion, wearing elaborate headgear with curls falling over her ears, a fan in her left hand and situla in her right; a large palmette to the other side; to the shoulder a band of running scrolls and white bars to the neck.

Provenance

Suvanna collection, Sussex, UK; acquired in the 1970's.

CONDITION

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LOT 120

Greek Apulian Black-Glazed Oinochoe

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,725

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