Greek Guttos with Medusa head - ex Bonhams
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Object number
AR3187
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Guttos or Guttus (vessel for oil)
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| Material: |
Red clay with glossy black slip
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| Date: |
Second half of 4th - 3rd century B.C. Early hellenistic epoch |
| Description: |
Guttos from the Greek colonies of Southern Italia, Magna Graecia. Typical shape known for these ancient oil vessels. Convex body on ring-shaped foot, steep shoulder decorated with grooves. Vertical, funnel-shaped spout. On top a central medallion showing the head of Medusa.
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| Size: |
Diameter 128 mm with handle, height 114 mm incl. spout.
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| Condition: |
Handle restored, otherwise very good condition.
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| Reference: |
Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Zürich, Öffentliche Sammlungen, PL. 56.35-36
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| Provenance: |
Acquired 2021 from Bonhams, London. J. O. Edwards (1911-2000) collection, UK, acquired prior to 5 April 1983; and thence by descent.
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| Authenticity: |
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