Greek Black Slip Terracotta Vessels from Luciano Sita Collection
Three Greek black slip terracotta vessels. Terracotta skyphos deep wine cup height 3.54 in., diameter 4.33 in.; and two lekythos oil bottle height 6.30 in. each. One with restored neck. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.
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- Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.
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