A very fine Gnathian Prochous C.4th Century B.C.

ancient greek pottery

Items #207-213 were purchased from Christie’s, London, in the 1980’s for our own collection and are unconditionally guaranteed authentic.  These seven examples are the last of the collection.  Whereas the majority of such examples which come to market are reconstituted from fragments and restored, each of these is undamaged and un restored.

South Italy.  Characteristic turnip form body, with angular grip with two faces at the junction with the spout.  Decorated in bands of white and brown motifs in oak leaves, acorns, chevrons, Greek key, egg and dart scrolls, etc.   Height 6 7/8".  Fine condition with virtually 100 strong decoration to the body and a little flaking to the neck decoration.  Handle and spout with minor wear to the high points only.  Greek pottery in this condition is virtually non existent on the market today