C. 4th century BC

A fine South Italian Gnathian twin handled black ware kylix, with a shallow tapering body and small foot. It features a band of white painted ovolo decoration to the rim, with incised detail surrounding it, and orange painted dots below. It is followed by a row of orange waves bordered by white parallel lines, and a row of white painted dots below to finish.

Repaired handle and small chip to inner rim otherwise a nice example with a rich, black gloss.

Ref: Similar example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2021.40.45.

Provenance: Private UK Collection inherited from the vendors father.

Size: 39mm height x 120mm handle to handle