Villanovan culture (the earliest Iron Age culture of central and northern Italy), ca. 700-750 BCE. This is a small kyathos with a round mouth and a wide attached handle. The kyathos was developed as a small dipper, and copied by the Greek workshop owner Nikosthenes in the second half of the 6th century BCE; it takes its name from the Greek verb kuein, to contain. Impasto ware means a rough unrefined clay. Size: 3.5" L x 4.25" W x 3" H (8.9 cm x 10.8 cm x 7.6 cm). Provenance: Ex- Porter collection acquired in 1964 Condition: Intact and excellent; slight wear to the bottom. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #112879