Greek Apulian Ceramic Guttus, Herakles Head

Large guttus with the head of the beardless Herakles in three-quarter view. The youthful hero is rendered with a pointed chin and wears the lion skin whose radiant mane forms a halo. From the blurred details can be concluded that the mold was long in use. For a similar head to the right, cf. CVA Napoli, Museo Nazionale 2, IV. E. 11, pls. (1045, 1052) 23. 10, 30. 1. Beazley archive no. 9006003. Size: H. to spout 13. 4 cm, D. body 11. 6 cm Material: Ceramic Culture: Greek, Apulian, 350-300 BC Condition: Handle reattached, otherwise very fine condition. Shiny black glaze. Provenance: Geneva private collection, since the 1960s. Thence art market Geneva, December 2016 sale. Provenance data to the buyer. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland. Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – sdoganamento molto lento – consegna postale lentissima.