Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Bell-shaped gloss-toned small bowl with metallic shine - 47 mm

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Kampanisches Glanztonschälchen mit metallischem Glanz, a late 4th century BC Campanian lustre glaze shallow bowl with metallic sheen, 47 mm high, 80 mm wide and 80 mm deep.

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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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