Greek, Campanian, ca. 4th century BCE. This vase is a lovely black glaze pelike - virtually a textbook rendition of such vases created by the Campanian culture with its flared wide rim, cylindrical neck, double handles, and rounded body tapering down to a narrow disk foot. The double handles arch subtly upward, connecting the gently sloping shoulder to the neck of the vessel. Size: 8.125" H (20.6 cm)

The piece is so masterfully potted that we see virtually no signs of any jogs in the transitions between the different elements of the vase. Moreover its proportions are ideal making for an elegant form. The glaze was expertly applied in a smooth, even layer and fired to a glossy black with a silvery sheen. Scholars believe that black glaze vases were initially developed to imitate the tarnished surface of silver vessels; however, eventually they were appreciated for their own aesthetic.

Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago

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#121280

Rim repaired from several pieces, body intact and excellent.