Greek skyphos: Italic imitation of Proto-Corinthian or Laconian pottery
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Object number
AR2680-K63
| Object: |
Skyphos Two-handled drinking cup with high foot |
| Material: |
Red clay with black slip
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| Date: |
About late 7th - 6th century B.C. Probably Italic imitation of Proto-Corinthian or Laconian pottery |
| Description: |
Drinking vessel with conical foot. High body, inclined wall, rim separated by a waist from the body. Below the waist two vertically attached small handles. Fully covered with glossy black slip except for bands between rim and waist and below the waist, as well as between the handles. |
| Size: |
Height 74 mm, diameter 170 mm with and 125 mm without handles
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| Condition: |
Very good condition, no damages, surface partially worn or covered by patina
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| References: |
For Proto-Corinthian and Laconian examples, see e.g.: Oxford, Ashmolean Museum, 525017 Oxford, Ashmolean Museum, 1984.882, 800002 Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum 1, Pl. 38.2 A stylistically related piece (however, without foot) from Italy is described in: Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Napoli, Museo Nazionale 4, Pl. 13.6 |
| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2019 from the estate of professor Ritschel, Austria. Exported with the approval of the Austrian federal monuments office. Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Ritschel acquired his collection between 1960 and 1970 from international art dealers.
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| Prof. Ritschel collection: |
Professor Ritschel played an important role for the culture and historical heritage of Salzburg in Austria. He supported the town's cultural development with great commitment. For example, he sponsored the restoration of the Franciscan Church. As a president of the local museum association he was playing a key role in the erection of the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz. The author and brilliant writer manifested his interest in history in over 50 books and 500 columns telling the story of Salzburg. He lived his passion to communicate history to a broader public. For his achievements Karl-Heinz Ritschel was decorated many times, for example in 1995 when the Republic of Austria awarded its Decoration for Science and Art. Also his private collection of ancient art was impressive, focussing on Roman pottery, glass, bronzes and portraiture. We have taken great care to prepare the apparently unpublished pieces with our usual high claim to quality. Now we would like to give them back to the commitment and care of a well-managed collection. |
| Authenticity: |
We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of every artefact, all items are subject to our lifetime return policy on authenticity.
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