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A South Italian stemless cup

Early 4th century BC
South Italian

Black on red clay, stamped

Height: 5cm
Diameter (including handles): 20cm
Diameter (excluding handles): 13cm

Museum number: L85

Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 519help-vermeule-catalogue-number

On display: Library-Dining Room
All spaces are in No. 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields unless identified as in No. 12, Soane's first house. For tours https://www.soane.org/your-visit

Curatorial note

Inside (centre): A Gorgon's head surrounded by a linked pattern of seven palmette ornaments, all stamped in incuse relief.


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