Early Etruscan Biconical Villanova Jug of the Impasto Ware

Culture: Etruscan

Period: Late 8th century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 16.3 cm high

Price: 1 200 Euro

Ref: 4229

Provenance: US private collection M. H., New York, acquired in the early 1980s.

Condition: Intact.

Description: Large biconical jug, formed by hand of the so-called Impasto Ware, which was fired from polished, dark grey clay. The vessel stands on a set off, at the bottom flat foot ring. The body widens hoop-shaped towards the middle, before it sharply tapers towards the neck. Engraved in the clay are encircling hatched triangles in the top part towards the shoulder. The engraved rows are interrupted by a circular band handle in the back. The neck is long and conical, the rim is pulled outwards and rounded. A quite rare form.