C. 3rd century BC

A fine example of a South Italian Oinochoe featuring a trefoil lip, an elongated neck and an oblong body. It has a tall, ribbed handle which protrudes above the mouth to the shoulder, forming a hook over the vessel. The neck is decorated with white painted radiating bars leading down to a beautifully decorated body, depicting a lady of fashion. Her hair dressed in a kekryphalos and radiate stephane, wearing earrings and a beaded necklace, with a palmette under the handle.

Minor nicks to surfaces otherwise in excellent condition with strong colour and fine detail.

Ref: Similar example in The Walters Art Museum, accession no. 48.2762.

Provenance: UK collection started in the 1970’s through the following decades and then by decent.

Size: 236mm approx height