An Ancient Greek ,South Italian, Decorated Blackware Kantharos Drinking Vessel. Under 150 silver reeded mug with gilded

silver reeded mug with gilded interior

Issued 1939-1940

Tan and cream in colour

two diamond pattern cut glass inkwells and central covered box

Royal Doulton Limited Edition Noddy and Big-Ears

An Ancient Greek ,South Italian, Decorated Blackware Kantharos Drinking Vessel. Under 150 silver reeded mug with gildedA 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