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Situla in Gnathian Style

Situla in Gnathian Style

Greek

Buff fabric with black slip with red mottled patches from misfiring. Decoration in added yellow, red, and white. White tongue pattern below rim. Two multi-colored bands below this. Central frieze with stylized grape clusters and vine tendrils in white on either side of a red stripe. Below this main frieze is a curvy wave pattern. Strap handle with added coils. Plastic female head below rim at end of handle. Strainer-like holes below rim at other side, with missing spout, perhaps also plastic. Restored from several fragments. Some plaster restorations.

Terracotta

Classical period, Late

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