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Rare Etruscan Ring-Askos, Impasto ware, 630-610 BC

Rare ring-shaped askos with upright spout in the shape of a small oinochoe with trefoil mouth.

The band handle applied across the body.

For a related example from Caere, cf. Cp 3106 (C 555) in the Louvre Museum database.

H. 9 cm (3.5 in), D. 12.5 cm (4.9 in)

Rare shape, intact and fine. Crazes along the body fixed.

Ex Galerie Archaeologia, Montreal, inv. no. 5036. Sold July 1992 to Yves J. Degrandmaison, Ville D’Anjou, Québec. Joined by the original certificate.

2200 USD