CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
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AN ITALIC POTTERY ASKOS IN THE FORM OF A BIRD
circa 4th century b.c.
Of fine white clay, the wheel-thrown, pinched body on a low foot, with applied head and tail, the beak serving as the spout, with a short circular mouth, a strap handle on the back, with black and red painted details, such as the wings and tail feathers, the bulging red eyes with recessed centers, ringed in black, with dots on the neck and stripes on the handle
5 in. (13.3 cm) long
circa 4th century b.c.
Of fine white clay, the wheel-thrown, pinched body on a low foot, with applied head and tail, the beak serving as the spout, with a short circular mouth, a strap handle on the back, with black and red painted details, such as the wings and tail feathers, the bulging red eyes with recessed centers, ringed in black, with dots on the neck and stripes on the handle
5 in. (13.3 cm) long