Greek black-glaze footed dish, Italy, 3rd-2nd century BC
Terracotta
Height: 3.1cm, diameter: 13.4cm
10643
The outer wall widens quickly, then changes plane and is angled upwards, the rim thickened and flat. Wide, cone base with cushioned underside covered in a red slip. Some incrustation,...
The outer wall widens quickly, then changes plane and is angled upwards, the rim thickened and flat. Wide, cone base with cushioned underside covered in a red slip. Some incrustation, particularly to the underside of the foot, several chips to the rim. The circle of misfiring on the interior likely caused by stacking in the kiln.
Provenance
Edward Carter Preston (1885-1965), Liverpool, UK
Julia Carter Preston (1926-2012); by descent from the above
Edward Carter Preston was a renowned Liverpool artist, sculptor and medallist, his daughter was a successful potter.