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Greek Gnathian Epyichysis
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A delicate South-Italian epichysis. The vessel was a wine jug, composed of a narrow neck, a small lip and a high-arching handle. This Gnathian-ware epichysis was decorated with tongues on the neck, dots, zigzags and a berried laurel band on the shoulder. The body displays a meander decoration encased between four parallel horizontal lines.
The Gnathian style in which this epichysis is rendered originated from Apulia, a region located along the southeastern coast of Italy. The Gnathian style consisted of a polychromic design applied onto a dark, varnished background and takes its name from the ancient southern Italian city of Gnathia, where this type of ware was first found in the mid-19th century. The primary colours used were red, white and yellow, although white soon became the dominant colour. Among the Romans the epichysis took the place of the earlier guttus, a narrow-necked cruet without a handle (Varr. L. L. 5.124; Plaut. Rud. 5.2, 32); and glass became the favourite material for this type of jug.
Provenance: From a private London collection; previously acquired on the European art Market before 2000.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
- Style:Classical Greek (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Ca. 375–300 BC
- Condition:Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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