Bidspirit auction | GREEK GNATHIAN WARE RIBBED CUP

GREEK GNATHIAN WARE RIBBED CUP - Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A drinking vessel of a short concave foot with a central groove, a bulbous body, and a cylindrical neck that flares out into a wide, flared rim. An attached loop handle joins the neck to the shoulder, creating a comfortable and secure grip. The surface of the mug is embellished with vertical ribbing features that extend across the whole lower body, adding an intriguing visual texture. This Gnathian mug would have been used for serving wine or water during social occasions or banquets. Its elegant form and intricate decoration would have made it a prized possession for its owner, and a testament to the sophistication and refinement of ancient Greek culture.Size: L:90mm / W:85mm ; 110gProvenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection.