Lovely Greek Gnathian Pottery Prochous
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Description
Greek colony of Apulia, Gnathian Style, named after the town of Ignazia in southeastern Italy, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. Beautiful and graceful pouring vessel for precious oils in deep black glaze painted post-firing in lively shades of red, yellow and white. Design is a traditional grapevine pattern with large grape clusters and tendrils in yellow and white, other bands, scrolling designs and dot patterns with two small painted lion heads on each side of the spout. Long graceful handle connecting mid-body with spout. A lovely example in almost perfect condition. Size: 8" H (20.3 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago, IL collection
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#117890
Provenance: Ex-Private Chicago, IL collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117890
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Near choice
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Lovely Greek Gnathian Pottery Prochous
Estimate $1,400 - $1,800
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