Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Bell-shaped gloss-toned small bowl with metallic shine - 47 mm
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Late 4th century BCE Kampanian glaze-ton bowl with metallic glaze, beige clay and a metallic sheen, measuring 47 mm in height and 80 mm in width and depth, in very good condition and acquired in 2025 from a Swiss art dealer, formerly in Swiss private collections.
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Description from the seller
Campanian glossy terracotta bowl from classical times
Beige tone, black gloss tone with metallic gloss
Late 4th century BC.
Bowl with a stepped, inwardly recessed foot ring. The inner surface of the foot ring is clay-lined. The wall tapers outwardly. Such bowls were used for daily meals, are sometimes also called salt bowls, and were also used as grave offerings. The metallic shine mimics vessels made of metal.
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Acquired in 2025 from Swiss art trade, previously in Swiss private collection H. E., prior to that in Swiss private collection H. A. The invoice will be provided to the buyer in copy.
Campanian glossy terracotta bowl from classical times
Beige tone, black gloss tone with metallic gloss
Late 4th century BC.
Bowl with a stepped, inwardly recessed foot ring. The inner surface of the foot ring is clay-lined. The wall tapers outwardly. Such bowls were used for daily meals, are sometimes also called salt bowls, and were also used as grave offerings. The metallic shine mimics vessels made of metal.
Intakt
Acquired in 2025 from Swiss art trade, previously in Swiss private collection H. E., prior to that in Swiss private collection H. A. The invoice will be provided to the buyer in copy.
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Culture
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia
Century/ Timeframe
Spätes 4. Jh. v. Chr.
Name of object
Bell-shaped gloss-toned small bowl with metallic shine
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Switzerland
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
47 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
80 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
Depth
80 mm
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