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CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
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AN APULIAN GNATHIAN-WARE SKYPHOS
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Decorated in ochre, white and red slip, the obverse with a band of ivy interspersed with flower heads, with two doves perched on a central fountain, framed by ivy leaf tendrils, folded drapery; the reverse with foliate band beneath the rim
11 ½ in. (29 cm.) diam. excl. handles; 7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
Decorated in ochre, white and red slip, the obverse with a band of ivy interspersed with flower heads, with two doves perched on a central fountain, framed by ivy leaf tendrils, folded drapery; the reverse with foliate band beneath the rim
11 ½ in. (29 cm.) diam. excl. handles; 7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1976.
Special notice
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