Classical World, Etruria, ca. early 6th century BCE. A remarkable Bucchero ware cinerary urn of a sizable form featuring a convex lid atop a lipped rim, a stepped shoulder, and a narrowing base, all supported by a ring-form foot. A pair of horizontal, loop handles flank the wide shoulder, each adorned with an extended wing-like decoration in low relief. The lid is crowned by a flared handle and incised with concentric rings. Bucchero is a specifically Etruscan style for firing pottery which results in a smooth, shiny black finish. This kyathos was likely made only to be buried with offerings, as much fine Etruscan pottery was. Size: 14.8" W x 15.8" H (37.6 cm x 40.1 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000 and imported to the United States in September 2019

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#178925

Lid has been professionally repaired and restored with some chipping to rim. Petite hole to side of vessel and some chipping to handle and shoulder. Expected nicks and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, mostly intact with an excellent presentation. Earthen and marine deposits throughout.