GREEK HELLENISTIC MEGARIAN MOLD FORMED BOWL
Eastern Mediterranean, Ca. 1st century BC - 1st century AD.
A decorated pottery bowl of very fine detail with a pinkish hue, covered all over in a dark slip that ranges from dark brown to black. The decorated exterior features a band of small abstract figures enclosed by raised borders, followed by a wide band of repeating leaf and fern blades and rosette clusters, emanating from a central disc with rosette at the center that serves as the vessels base. A minor rim chip and some rubbing of the slip, otherwise intact, overall excellent condition.
Size: L:87mm / W:120mm ; 155g
Provenance: The Hanita and Aaron Dechter Collection, Los Angeles, acquired before 1989. Ex. Charles Ede, London (E8561). Published: K. Hamma, ed., The Dechter Collection of Greek Vases, San Bernardino, 1989, no. 52. Exhibited: San Bernardino, California State University; and Art Galleries, California State University, Northridge, The Dechter Collection of Greek Vases, 5 May-2 June 1989 and 26 February-30 March 1990.
Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500