C. 400-350 BC

A fine example of a Greek, Xenon miniature terracotta kantharos with two strap handles. It is decorated with a row of light orange painted meander pattern, with two parallel lines below. It features a squatted ring foot, and a bowl-like body with a large mouth and an everted rim.

Small chip to foot rim otherwise in excellent condition with a glossy black glaze and good detail.

Ref: Similar example in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1971.11.13.

Provenance: Ex 1970’s French Auction.

Size: 51mm height