Greek Apulian Pinched-Spout Painted Oinochoe

(Ceramic, 370 grams, 28 cm.).

Circa 5th century BC. A ceramic oinochoe of Magna Graecian (Apulian) workmanship with small pedestal foot, mastoid body, tall neck and ribbed handle; to the neck white vertical strokes, to the shoulder a running scroll, to the body three palmette motifs with the bust of a lady of fashion with necklace, earrings and elaborate headwear.

Provenance

From the estate of a deceased North Country collector, acquired over a 30 year period from the early 1970's; ex C J Martin Ltd.

Footnotes

A similar example is featured in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

CONDITION

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LOT 0188

Greek Apulian Pinched-Spout Painted Oinochoe

Sold for (Inc. bp): £978

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