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Guttus; Unattributed; 4th century BCE; 216.14

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleGuttus

About this objectA guttus was an ancient Greek vessel specially designed for the refilling of oil lamps with a fresh supply of olive oil. Gutti resemble an oil lamp and often feature a prominent spout. Most lamps were made with a hole in the discus (the round sealed cover of the reservoir) so that the refilling did not need to disturb the wick that emerged from the spout.

This black glazed guttus features a sculptured relief on top, which is possibly Apollo or Medusa. It is comprised of wheel made, hand made and moulded sections.

MakerUnattributed

Date Made4th century BCE

PeriodClassical

Place MadeItaly

Medium and MaterialsCeramic

Style and IconographyGnathian

TechniqueModeling (forming)

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

TechniqueThrowing (pottery technique)

MeasurementsH 159 x W 140mm
Weight 0.45 kg

Subject and Association KeywordsArt and religion

Subject and Association KeywordsFigurative art

Subject and Association KeywordsSocial life and customs

Subject and Association KeywordsGods in art

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Object number216.14