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Greek Attic Owl Cup

Almost all owl cups, or skyphoi, one encounters today were manufactured in Apulia - southeastern Italy, around 325 BC. This extremely fine example is an exception. Made in Athens (Attica) during the last quarter of the 5th century BC (Ca 425 to 400 BC), it is far more delicate, far better potted with thin walls, delicate handles and small foot. Each side shows standing owl on ground line, palmettes to each side. An exceptional example quite rare to find. Tiny stabilized pressure crack else choice.2-1/2"H x 5"W handlespan.
Provenance: Ex private Colorado collection acquired from NYC gallery.