Magna Graecia Calenian Guttus

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  • Size

    6cm(H) x 12cm(W) / 2"(H) x 5"(W)

  • Condition

    Excellent

    minor loss of gloss and earth deposits.

  • Full Description

    Magna Graecia Calenian Guttus

    Fourth Century B.C

    Light tan clay with black matt gloss over whole. Low broad circular body with ribbed shoulders sat on tall double moulded foot, spout in the form of superbly modelled lion head set at oblique angle. Raised central discus with head, perhaps Medusa in high relief separated from plain rim by slight carination. Tall loop handle, plano-convex in section.

    Cf. Hayes 1984 75, 86