Pair of black-glazed epichyses, South Italy, 4th century B.C.

With a high-arching handle, a plain moulded disc at the base of each side of the hemispherical beaked spout

Note
The epichysis is a specific form of the ancient Greek jug which, because of its narrow spout, was particularly suitable as a storage container for expensive oils and perfumes for which precise dosage of liquids was essential.

Provenance
Art market, London, 1977
Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above