ARTISTIC REPRODUCTION N. 20 GUTTUS IN BLACK PAINT

ARTISTIC REPRODUCTION N. 20 GUTTUS IN BLACK PAINT

This is a terracotta art reproduction of a black painted Guttus. This reproduction is made entirely by hand, turned and graffitied by local artists. To obtain this result, it is cooked twice with ancient techniques, which the local master potters have managed to discover after many attempts to reproduce these vases.

They are also artificially patinated by hand to give the object an "antique" effect, even if the decorations imitate the originals of the vases found in the Etruscan tombs of Cerveteri and other Etruscan necropolises, they are the result of the work and ingenuity of every master potter, and each work is unique and different from the other, they may seem similar but they are not.

 The presence of gutti (singular: guttus, that is "vessel from which the liquid came out drop by drop" [gutta = drop]) in ancient cultures, and in particular among the Magna Graecia ones, was very widespread, as these objects were destined for more different uses. They were used, in particular, for the preservation of perfumes and oils, and also to bring to the table the water with which to allow the guest to wash his hands.The guttus tintinnabula had the particularity of acting as a real bottle, since otherwise from the normal gutti the outlet spout had a very limited diameter. Furthermore, the hollow body of the jar, intended to contain the milk, also contained some small objects of different nature. Once the milk was finished, these objects were free to move, and by shaking the guttus a rattling noise was obtained (hence the term tinkling), which served to entertain the newborn. To increase the attractiveness for the child, the guttus often had the shape of an animal, in particular a pig. A specimen in excellent state of conservation, datable to the V-IV century BC, and attributable to the ancient Messapian people, was found in Manduria as part of the funerary equipment of a tomb, in July 2013. [1] (source Wikipedia)

This reproduction of Guttus in black paint with handle (similar to the sealed Aretina ceramic) is 12.8 cm high, with a 7.3 cm foot and a 14.5 cm border, with grooves and a face in the center of the vase, with handmade artificial patination, like everything else, reference number 20.

This is a unique piece, entirely turned, graffitied, baked and patinated by hand.

This reproduction travels with a certificate issued by our shop where it is certified that this vase is an artistic reproduction of a Corinthian cup vase, in the certificate there are photos of the vase, the day of purchase and the tax receipt or invoice number ( on request).