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

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.