Rhyton

In the shape of a leg, foot in pointed boot, with lion protome on the knee; applied leaf-plaque on back of thigh, etc.; Small, but fine. Bucchero, hand modeled. Only thigh is hollow. Rhyton stands on 2 small pegs attached at the bent knee and on the top of the pointed shoe. On the rim are incised lines and a zigzag. Applied feline head on front top of thigh. Below are incised volute petals (?) and a side of calf. Fabric: Dark grey core, glossy black surface. Condition: Restored on right side of thigh with plaster and black paint. Interior reinforced with grey substance (plaster?). Applied head and petal have been glued back in place. A modern metal peg was inserted into heel. Technique: Hand-modeled. Feline head probably molded.