Vases Calene Guttus
Calene Guttus

Calene Guttus

about 300 B.C.
The vessel is covered in an iridescent black glaze except for the upper part of the foot, which is reserved. The central medallion shows a head in one-quarter profile, plastically modeled with hair radiating out from the head (Helios?). There is rouletting around the body. Many fragments are missing.
Date
about 300 B.C.
Culture
South Italian (Campanian)
Dimensions
H: 13.00 cm D: 11.50 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
83.AE.419
Image Source
getty_cc0
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)