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Nice Example Of A Greek Terracotta Epichysis Of Gnathian Ware - 200mm height

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C. Late 4th century BC A nice example of a black glazed epichysis with a tall, arching loop handle with two lion head finials to base of spout. Epichysis is used for the pouring a small amount of expensive liquids at a time, like perfumes and massage oils, hence the beaked spout. The neck is decoarted with pale orange painted radiating bars while the body is beautifully decorated with a female head among leaf tendrils, ovolo motifs and grape bunches below. Some chips to edges otherwise good clear detail with good colour and some light earthy surface deposits. Size: 200mm height Provenance; The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased by the current owner in the UK from a provincial auction. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Proud to be BNTA and ADA members and as such abide by their strict code of ethics. All items offered are AUTHENTIC and unconditionally GUARANTEED to be GENUINE.

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C. Late 4th century BC A nice example of a black glazed epichysis with a tall, arching loop handle with two lion head finials to base of spout. Epichysis is used for the pouring a small amount of expensive liquids at a time, like perfumes and massage oils, hence the beaked spout. The neck is decoarted with pale orange painted radiating bars while the body is beautifully decorated with a female head among leaf tendrils, ovolo motifs and grape bunches below. Some chips to edges otherwise good clear detail with good colour and some light earthy surface deposits. Size: 200mm height Provenance; The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased by the current owner in the UK from a provincial auction. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Proud to be BNTA and ADA members and as such abide by their strict code of ethics. All items offered are AUTHENTIC and unconditionally GUARANTEED to be GENUINE.

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