Artifact – Antiquity – Campanian Cup In Black Glazed Terracotta With Documentation

Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, No. 4. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, under number 25 (fig. 20 and 21). Beautiful Campanian terracotta cup, Lamboglia A27c, emblematic of Mediterranean productions of the Hellenistic period. This artifact illustrates the refinement of ancient potters, both by its balanced proportions and its subtle decoration. Description: • Material: Terracotta with orange-brown paste, with a coating of variable thickness covering the entire surface. The shades vary from black with metallic reflections to red-brown. • Shape: Wide cup with open basin and slightly marked circular foot. • Technique: Visible, relatively rough turning on the inside and outside of the bowl, with finger marks around the foot and on the side. • Internal decoration: Three concentric grooves made on the wheel, adding a discreet but neat aesthetic dimension. • Graffiti: An inscription incised with a point under the base after firing, testifying to a personal or ritual marking. Use: Campanian cups, prized for their robustness and elegance, were mainly used during funeral rites or as offerings placed with the deceased. Their black finish with metallic reflections and their sober decoration made them symbolic objects with a strong spiritual charge. • Condition: Part of the collection is missing due to storage, with marked natural wear on the lip and some flaking due to time. The patina gives the whole an authenticity and timeless charm. Documentation: This piece is listed and analyzed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, under number 25 (fig. 20 and 21). This reference guarantees a certified provenance and a reliable archaeological context. Dimensions: • Height: 7.3 cm • Opening diameter: 22.8 cm • Foot diameter: 7.7 cm ALL DELIVERIES ARE MADE BY DHL EXPRESS ONLY.