Owl Cup, red figure

Title: Owl Cup, red figure
Inventory Number: A0267
Date Acquired: 1955
Source: Carucci Collection
Description: Convex-sided cup w max D just below plain rim, thick ring base; vertical loop handle of rounded rectangular section from just above max D to rim. On either side owl facing r w head frontal w r leg raised; minimal inner detail of features & feathers black over incision. On either side of each owl tall olive-leaf device consisting of two pairs of leaves with central stem. Owls & leaves above two reserved stripes just above base. Black glaze paint all over except for owls, reserve bands, edge of ring base & base within ring. Leaves & other elements, such as legs of owls, appear to be over painted & not reserved, & this, with nature of inner detail of owls suggest inauthenticity.
State of Preservation: Mended from 3 fragments w large fragment missing opposite handle restored in painted plaster; when purchased second handle occupied this position; chipped on base, handle & rim. Sporadic chipping & wear all over.
Height: 6.05 cm
Max Diameter: 7.25 cm
Rim Diameter: 6.15 cm
Base Diameter: 3.8 cm
Handle Width: 1.15 cm
Color: Clay body ca 5YR 7/6 (reddish yellow); glaze paint 10YR 2/1 (black); overpainted elements ca 5YR 7/4 (pink).
Notes: Slide Coll
Type: vessel
Material: fired clay