An Apulian Gnathian ware Skyphos, ca. 4th century BCE

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of fine red clay, thin-walled and finished in a lavish black slip glaze with exquisitely painted grape tendrils and ivy in white, ochre, and burnt umber that stretches across the e xpanse of the bowl, twin handles on flaring pedestal foot, the rim decorated in added cream slip.Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall. A very fine example.Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm) x 5 3/8 inches (13.65 cm)Provenance: Ex. Veen estate, thereafter private Virginia collection. Show more