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Campanian Black-Glazed Guttus with Lion Head Spout - PF.0198
Origin: Geresa, Jordan
Circa: 500
BC
to 300
BC
Dimensions:
2.5" (6.4cm) high
x 4" (10.2cm) wide
Catalogue: V1
Collection: Classical
Medium: Terracotta
Additional Information: SOLD
$700.00
Location: United States
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In the Classical world, even the most
common household object could be touched
with elegance and beauty. This charming
vessel was used to pour oil into lamps
that illuminated wealthy homes during
the height of antiquity. The oil was
filtered through the central hole, and
then poured out through the lion-headed
spout. As we place our forefinger
through the handle we are aware of
ancient hands, forgotten by time, which
held it just as we do. We make the
gesture of pouring oil into a lamp and
suddenly a room, a house, then an entire
world comes alive in our imagination.
Through such a simple action, we link
ourselves intimately to the past.
- (PF.0198)
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