Beautiful Greek Xenonware Trefoil Oinochoe
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Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Apulia, Xenon, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A classic trefoil spout oinochoe with a high handle and an elegant body on a raised foot, 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 of this example of Gnathian ware presents several decorative registers adorning the shoulder - from top to bottom - a band of vertical frets, next a register of horizontal "V" motifs, and finally nested horizontal "S" motifs - all in added fugitive red pigment. In addition, incised striations highlight the contours of the vessel's stepped foot. Overall, a lovely example that demonstrates skillful technique, an attractive painted decorative program characteristic of Gnathia, and a surface boasting stunning iridescence. A Size: 2.875" W x 6.375" H (7.3 cm x 16.2 cm)
Provenance: Private East Coast collection.
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#121215
Provenance: Private East Coast 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.
#121215
Condition
Minor surface wear with pigment losses/scuffs as shown.
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Beautiful Greek Xenonware Trefoil Oinochoe
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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