Dish

Plate

MS3193

Location: On Display in the Etruscan Italy Gallery

From: Italy | Etruria

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number MS3193
Current Location Etruscan Italy Gallery - On Display
Culture Etruscan
Provenience Italy | Etruria
Creator Genucilia Group
Date Made 400-250 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Technique Red Figure
Iconography Star
Description

Genucilia Plate. Broad base and low, thick stem. Shallow receptacle with distinct articulation between it and the broad overhanging rim which is convex in profile above. Unglazed: underside of foot, stem, underside of dish except for a broad wheel-painted band, and top except for glaze decoration. In center of dish a star or linear cross pattern with equal arms. In each quadrant a chevron, point out. On top of rim a large wave pattern with 6 crests. Intact save for a bit of base. Glaze black to red-brown.

Height 5.5 cm
Outside Diameter 15 cm

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