Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A wheel-thrown pottery vessel known as a kyathos meant as a wine ladle for large mixing vessels. The sizable composition presents with an annular foot, a high stem, a hemispherical body with a slightly corseted rim, and an integral handle that arches high off the verso. The surfaces of this elegant vessel are covered in a dark gray to nearly black glaze characteristic of finer Etruscan wares. This type of vessel was perhaps made to be buried with offerings, as was often the case for such fine Etruscan pottery. Size: 7.875" W x 9.125" H (20 cm x 23.2 cm)
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 2015,5010.1
Provenance: ex-Millea Brothers Ltd, Boonton, New Jersey, USA; ex-private New York, USA collection; ex-Parke Bernet Galleries, February 14-15, 1964, lot #234
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Condition
Repaired from over a dozen pieces, with chips and heavy adhesive residue along break lines. Losses to small areas of handle, basin surfaces, and rim as shown. Minor abrasions, fading to pigmentation, and a couple of petite spalls. Nice preservation to overall form.