Loop Handle Kantharos

Culture: Villanova

Period: Late 8th century B.C.

Material: Clay

Dimensions: 10 cm x 15 cm

Price: 2 600 Euro

Ref: 4010

Provenance: Collection Leu, Zürich. Acquired at Galleria Serodine, Arte e Antichita in Ascona on 14 February 1991.

Condition: Intact

Description: Vessel with two handles turned around their own axis ("loop handle kantharos"). The neck is conical, the rim protruding. On the shoulder the typical rib pattern and on each side a nub under a semi-circle groove. Probably from Vulci. Accompanied by an old collection note describing the finding site and date.