A lovely Campanian black glazed oinochoe (wine pourer), made in southern Italy. The vessel has an elegant design with a trefoil lipped spout, a single handle extending from the rim to the shoulders, short neck, and a vertically ribbed body.
 
Ancient Greek southern Italy, Campania: Circa 4th century BC.
 
Condition: Overall, in excellent condition: complete and intact; hints of misfiring towards the base, and as usual with ancient pottery a few minor scratches.
Height 11.9 cms (4.7 ins).
 
Provenance: UK collection of C.S. acquired early 2000’s André Munter Archéologie, Brussels, Belgium; previously Old Belgian private collection. 
 
The Campanian region around the Bay of Naples, produced red-figure vases in the 5th and 4th centuries BC. The fine light brown clay of Campania produced a distinctive look. Campanian potters preferred mostly smaller vessel types.
 
See our blog post on Ancient Greek pottery