Greek Gnathian Pottery Trefoil Oinochoe
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A breathtaking trefoil oinochoe created in a pottery workshop in the Apulia region of southern Italy where potters were known for introducing additional pigments to black glazed vessels. The surface decoration adorning the neck and shoulder features (from bottom to top) two wide bands of beautifully painted white and yellow grapevines and tendrils separated by a red band, and higher up, a band of delicate red and yellow floral clusters framed by incised double striations around the vessel with a dotted pattern underscoring this section and a band of dotted incised ovals above. Overall, a lovely example that demonstrates skillful technique and an overall polychromatic effect characteristic of Gnathia. Size: 4.75" W x 7.125" H (12.1 cm x 18.1 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA acquired over twenty years ago
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#123094
Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A breathtaking trefoil oinochoe created in a pottery workshop in the Apulia region of southern Italy where potters were known for introducing additional pigments to black glazed vessels. The surface decoration adorning the neck and shoulder features (from bottom to top) two wide bands of beautifully painted white and yellow grapevines and tendrils separated by a red band, and higher up, a band of delicate red and yellow floral clusters framed by incised double striations around the vessel with a dotted pattern underscoring this section and a band of dotted incised ovals above. Overall, a lovely example that demonstrates skillful technique and an overall polychromatic effect characteristic of Gnathia. Size: 4.75" W x 7.125" H (12.1 cm x 18.1 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA acquired over twenty years ago
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.
#123094
Condition
Top of handle and back of rim repaired from about 5 pieces. Chips to rim and base. Surface wear with losses to paint and abraded areas as shown.
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Greek Gnathian Pottery Trefoil Oinochoe
Estimate $400 - $600
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