475-425 B.C.
Details
A LARGE DAUNIAN POTTERY OLLA WITH HANDS
475-425 B.C.
With large funnel-shaped rim, the twin loop handles each with notch at the apex, between which are two protomes in the form of upward pointing hands painted with dark brown stripes and dotted rosettes, the body with bands, wavy encircling line and 'metopes' with offset short lines
11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm.) high
475-425 B.C.
With large funnel-shaped rim, the twin loop handles each with notch at the apex, between which are two protomes in the form of upward pointing hands painted with dark brown stripes and dotted rosettes, the body with bands, wavy encircling line and 'metopes' with offset short lines
11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. Desmond Morris collection, acquired during the 1970s.
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