An Ancient Greek ,South Italian, Decorated Blackware Kantharos Drinking Vessel. Under 150 with glass liners is 440

with glass liners is 440 grams

Issued 1939-1940

The top piece of the taperstick holder can be removed and this has rubbed silver hallmarks

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An Ancient Greek ,South Italian, Decorated Blackware Kantharos Drinking Vessel. Under 150 with glass liners is 440A fabulously rare and extremely good quality ancient greek, south italian ,decorated blackware Kantharos drinking vessel. This item which dates to circa 5th 4th century BC ( From the time of Alexander the Great ) , is in wonderful allover condition and free from restoration and repair. This item which has both high handles still present was associated with the ritualistic consumption of wine and therefore attributed to the god Dionysus. The body of