Bidspirit auction | APULIAN BLACK GLAZE CUP WITH
APULIAN BLACK GLAZE CUP WITH HANDLE - Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A ceramic cup featuring a deep cup mounted on a flared foot, adorned with a lustrous black glaze and a looped handle. The artistry of this piece speaks to the exceptional quality of Apulian ceramic production. Apulia, a region in Southern Italy, was renowned for its clay deposits, which allowed for the creation of exquisite pottery. Apulian ceramics were highly prized for their elegance and sophistication, and the attention to detail in this piece is a testament to the mastery of the craft. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1971.11.7. Size: L:50mm / W:120mm ; 75gProvenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection.