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Campanian Black-Glazed Guttus - PF.0079
Origin: Magna Graecia
Circa: 450
BC
to 300
BC
Dimensions:
5.25" (13.3cm) high
x 5.5" (14.0cm) wide
Collection: Classical
Medium: Terracotta
£6,500.00
Location: UAE
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Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, guards this
lovely oil lamp filler (called an guttus) arrayed in
a most splendid helmet. She was an ingenious
deity and credited with the discovery of olive oil,
which this vessel may have contained. Her
magnificent image was perhaps meant to
frighten away evil spirits, and to guarantee that
the lamps filled from its spout burned brightly
and safely. When we place our finger into the
loop handle where ancient hands rested
centuries ago, we are caught up in the
impressive beauty of the piece, just as the
original owners certainly were.
- (PF.0079)
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