c. 300 BC. South Italian. A terracotta kylix with hemispherical bowl, ring foot and two equally spaced loop handles; stamped vegetal decoration is preserved in the centre of bowl. The whole of the vessel is covered in a black slip typical of Greek Apulian pottery. This beautiful piece would have been used for wine drinking, usually during social occasions or banquets. Excellent condition.Size: L:100mm / W:275mm ; 510g; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.