Greek Gnathian Pottery Net Lekythos
**Originally Listed At $400**
Magna Graecia, South Italy, Gnathian, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A gorgeous polychrome terracotta lekythos, the body decorated with a net pattern in black with added white pigment dots at some of the interstices, with a flat circular base, thick-walled body, singular applied handle, thin tubular neck, and a flared rim. This vessel was most likely used for storing olive oil; however, beyond this utilitarian aspect, it has an attractive bulbous body and finely painted decorative program, the net motif perhaps referencing sea waters. An elegant example indeed! Size: 1.875" W x 3.75" H (4.8 cm x 9.5 cm).
Provenance: private Florida, USA collection
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#124805
Condition Report: Surface wear commensurate with age, minor losses to base, rim, handle, and shoulders, minor encrustations, surface pitting, and pigmentation loss.
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Magna Graecia, South Italy, Gnathian, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A gorgeous polychrome terracotta lekythos, the body decorated with a net pattern in black with added white pigment dots at some of the interstices, with a flat circular base, thick-walled body, singular applied handle, thin tubular neck, and a flared rim. This vessel was most likely used for storing olive oil; however, beyond this utilitarian aspect, it has an attractive bulbous body and finely painted decorative program, the net motif perhaps referencing sea waters. An elegant example indeed! Size: 1.875" W x 3.75" H (4.8 cm x 9.5 cm).
Provenance: private Florida, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#124805
Condition Report: Surface wear commensurate with age, minor losses to base, rim, handle, and shoulders, minor encrustations, surface pitting, and pigmentation loss.