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Greek Campanian Sieve Guttus, 4th Century BC

Large Campanian guttus decorated with four red-figure palmettes and applied white.

On top a hollow sieve aperture with pierced holes.

A loop handle and an inclined spout on the rounded shoulder.

For a related guttus, cf. CVA Braunschweig, Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, 51, pl. (188) 42.14.

Intact, good quality and condition. The black glaze with minor wear in places.

W. 15.5 cm (6.1 in)
H. to handle 7.4 cm (2.9 in)

Swiss private collection, acquired at Arete Gallery, Zurich, with original invoice dated February 24, 1984.

780 USD