Greek Attic Black-Glazed Terracotta Salt Cellar

Item Description

C.  5th Century BC

A Greek terracotta dish holding salt and other spices, covered in a beautiful metallic, black-glaze. The rim is slightly curved inward and has a small footed base.

Minor chip to glaze and in excellent condition with a fine metallic glaze.

Provenance: Private UK Collection inherited from the vendors father.

Ref: Similar example in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 41.162.151.

Size: W: 68mm x H: 30mm

SKU: DEN-U164

£125.00

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