Vintage Italian Greek Revival Terracotta Vase No. 02
Made in Italy during the late 20th century, this terracotta vessel reflects the period’s fascination with the art and objects of the ancient Mediterranean. Its form and hand-painted decoration draw from ancient Greek pottery, with black-painted figures and classical motifs set against the warm terracotta ground.
Modeled after a Greek lekythos, the form has a single handle, narrow neck, flared mouth, and small circular foot. A seated figure wraps around the body, rendered in black with fine incised and painted details that define the draped clothing, jewelry, and features. Geometric decoration circles the shoulder, while small suspended motifs and simple bands continue around the vessel.
At just nine inches tall, the smaller scale makes it particularly interesting displayed among other ceramics or as part of the larger collection.
Signed “Grottaglie” and dated 1995 on the underside
DIMENSIONS: 4"W x 4"D x 9"H
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 20th Century
MATERIALS: Terracotta
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