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Gnathian Ware Olpe Circa 4th Century B.C.
Black glazed with a ribbed body a band of ocre decoration around the neck, with
a Herculean knot handle. The Gnathia style is so called after Egnazia in Southern
Italy where many of these vases were found. 12.1 cms high.
Condition - Intact, some
wear and soil deposits. No restoration or repair
Provenance;
Property of an English private collector, Mr F of Surry ( 1909 - 1984 ) , acquired
in the 1960s
GBP £ 325.00 Stock No;2007