Etruscan black gloss situla with vine scroll motif - ROM2010_11485_31

ROM2010_11485_31

Etruscan black gloss situla with vine scroll motif

Medium:Wheel-thrown earthenware, slip-painted
Geography: Made in the Tarquinia region of Etruria, Italy; findspot unknown
Date: about 325-275 BC
Period: Etruscan Hellenistic period
Dimensions:
23.8 x 15.9 cm
Object number: 919.5.72
Credit Line: Sigmund Samuel Collection
On view
Gallery Location:Eaton Gallery of Rome - Bratty Exhibit of Etruria
DescriptionThe jar with a handle and spout (situla) has been dipped into the slip, leaving the foot uncovered. The vine patterning was then added in white and 'gold' slip.
Cataloguer: Dr. John W. Hayes (ROM Staff, 1968-1992)
Cataloguer: Dr. Kate Cooper (2012 to present)
Collection:
Greek World
Department: World Cultures: Greek and Roman
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