Greek Pithos White Urn

hand thrown ceramic earthenware cremation urn

This piece was inspired by an ancient Greek Pithos. It is thrown from earthenware clay in two parts and assembled. The amphora-like handles, decorated with carving and fenestration, are hand built additions. Terra Sigillata finish.

This particular vessel was inspired by a Greek Pithos ca.650-600 BC from the Carlos Collection of Ancient Art at Emory University. The elegant shape of the body is enhanced by the decorative hand built and carved handles with their window-like cutouts. It is made of an earthen-ware clay body rich in mica. The piece was thrown in two sections and assembled. The lid fits snugly into the the neck and has a small thrown jar for a handle. The surface is achieved by adding layers of a fine clay slip called a terra sigillata. This particular terra sigillata is made from a fine light colored clay and seems to have a soft glow emanating from the surface. The terra sigillata is applied in many thin layers with a soft brush and then polished to give the lovely sheen to the surface before the vessel is fired. (Photo #63)

The handles are carved in a different design reminiscent of a pithos taken from a child burial at the cemetery of ancient Thera. It is currently housed at the Archeological Museum of Thera.

180 cubic inches

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Price: $ 325.00

Ceramic Greek Pithos Urn

hand thrown ceramic porcelain cremation urn

This piece was also inspired by an ancient Greek Pithos  However it is made from porcelin clay and uses a simple glaze so it has a modest price. The amphora-like handles, decorated with carving and fenestration, are hand built additions.

This particular vessel was inspired by a Greek Pithos ca.650-600 BC from the Carlos Collection of Ancient Art at Emory University. The elegant shape of the body is enhanced by the decorative handbuilt and carved handles with their window-like cutouts. The piece was thrown in two sections and assembled. The lid fits snugly into the the neck and has a small thrown jar for a handle.

180 cubic inches

Usually ships within 10 business days.

Price: $ 225.00