Greek Corinthian Exaleiptron

(Ceramic, 920 grams, 24 cm.).

Circa 8th century BC. A ceramic exaleiptron vessel in orange fabric with red and white painted decoration in the orientalising style, characterised by floral and animal motifs; to the upper face a procession of elongated bovines and felines; to the inner rim, a series of tongue-shaped petals; to the inner bottom face a stylised flower motif within a circle; two protruding rims to the body of the vessel; flat-section scrolled hande to the side and pedestal base beneath.

Provenance

Acquired on the London art market in the 1960's.

Footnotes

The inward curved lip of the exaleiptron's rim would prevent spillage when the vessel was being carried.

CONDITION

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LOT 0164

Greek Corinthian Exaleiptron

Sold for (Inc. bp): £575

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