Vintage Italian Greek Revival Terracotta Vessel No. 04
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 set against a warm terracotta ground.
This example has a rounded body with a tall looping handle and an unusual shaped mouth that rises at either side. A seated figure wraps around the front of the vessel, surrounded by trailing botanical motifs, while bands of elongated black decoration encircle the neck and lower body. The reverse is almost entirely black, making the illustrated front feel all the more pronounced.
At just under 11 inches tall, the detailed narrative scene and broad, dark-painted reverse is especially interesting as the vessel is viewed from different angles.
DIMENSIONS: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 10.75"H
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 20th Century
MATERIALS: Terracotta
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