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Greek Apulian Guttus with Satyr, 350-340 BC

The medallion decorated with the head of a satyr with wild locks and curled heavy beard. The face shows a fleshy nose, full lips and wide open eyes topped by marked eyebrows. The bold head with fine floccus. Goat-like ears.

The head is from the same mold as inv. no. 20187 in the Bari Archaeological Museum, cf. fig. no. 81 (T84) in: Fernando Gilotta. Gutti e askoi a rilievo italioti ed etruschi. Roma 1985.

Intact and of museum quality. Silvery black glaze.

H. 8.1 cm (3.2 in), D. 8.5 cm (3.3 in)

Swiss art market

950 USD