Xenon ware; beaked spout with elongated trefoil mouth with sides of mouth terminating in plastic lion heads, strap handle expressively shaped so that it crests above the spout before connecting to the shoulder; black glaze; exterior: shoulder: row of rays; body: three registers framed by four bands, either side bounded by two vertical stripes, top and bottom registers in wave meander, middle regist er band of "v"s facing right; ceiling of foot reserved
Accession Number
1983.11.029
Format
decorative arts; ceramic ware (visual works)
Culture
South Italian (Italian culture or style)
Genre
decorative arts; ceramic ware (visual works)
Origin Information
Apulia, Italy
Date
Late 4th century B.C.E.
Physical Description
1 vessel ; h. 6 5/16 x W. 2 5/8 x D. 2 5/8 in. (16.2 x 6.8 x 6.8 cm)