Accession No
1927.1162
Description
Oinochoe of Bucchero Nero Ware. Trefoil-lipped mouth creates a spout with curved sides; a strap handle emerges from the opposite side, flanked by a pointed lug on each side, extending to the shoulder of the vessel. Slightly concave neck; shouldered vessel with conical body; flat base. Scratches to the surface reveal the red fabric beneath the black.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Italy; Tuscany; Etruria; Siena; Chiusi [Clusium]
Period
?Iron Age ?Roman ?4th century BC
Source
Ridgeway, William (Professor; Sir) [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1162
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
193mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label tied to object reads: 'Chiusi (Clusium) Etruria' printed, and in pencil: 'Prob IV C B.C.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Field collection)
From: Chiusi (Clusium) Etruria
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Oinochoe of black ware (?bucchero).
Event Date 1927
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Oinochoe of Bucchero Nero Ware. Trefoil-lipped mouth creates a spout with curved sides; a strap handle emerges from the opposite side, flanked by a pointed lug on each side, extending to the shoulder of the vessel. Slightly concave neck; shouldered vessel with conical body; flat base. Scratches to the surface reveal the red fabric beneath the black.
Event Date 20/3/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:48997
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