Greek Gnathian Pottery Net Lekythos- Lot 36b, Auction 4/26/2018
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Greek Gnathian Pottery Net Lekythos- Lot 36b, Auction 4/26/2018

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Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Eastern Apulia/Gnathia, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. An absolutely beautiful lekythos created in a pottery workshop in the Apulian region of southern Italy where potters were known for introducing additional pigments to the red-figure painting technique. This example of Gnathian ware displays no figural work, however a fine-line netted pattern embellishes the rounded body in white pigment added to the black-slipped ground after firing. In addition, the painter took a highly-ornamental approach to the neck and lower body with the use of white and red horizontal bands adorning the shoulder as well as the white bands wrapping the lower body. The form is just as elegant, boasting a stunning silhouette with a globular body, a narrow neck, and a wide-rimmed spout, all upon a raised narrow foot. A lovely example overall! Size: 3″ W x 5.375″ H (7.6 cm x 13.7 cm).

Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, small chips to foot, body, and spout, fading and small losses to painted details, and light discoloration, otherwise very good. Light earthen deposits and nice root marks throughout.

Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-private Orange County, California, USA collection

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