The funnel-shaped body with eight horizontal ribs, a small ring handle behind and a black circle below the foot; the body is covered in a shiny black-glaze that suggest the influence of metalwork. The form of this beaker is a ceramic derivative of Persian metal beakers 6.8 cm. high Note From the mid 6th until the late 5th century B.C. the city of Athens was the unrivaled 'market leader' in the production of fine ceramics. From then on Attic potters and painters produced high quality table ware also in black-glazed technique. Together with black- and red-figure pottery this premium fine-ceramic was exported in important quantities. In recent years the importance of black-glazed pottery has been recognised both by scholars and collectors and is considered to represent a premium-quality production imitating metalwork. Provenance Private collection, Prof. A. S., prior to 1951 Swiss private collection A.C. (1921-2015), acquired from the above, thence by descent Condition Intact and in good state of preservation Shipping terms Worldwide shipping. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland.Buyers have to cover transport costs and any additional import costs (e.g. VAT, import levies). You also acknowledge and accept that you are responsible for checking if there is any specific rule or restriction applicable to the import of an object into your country.