Republican to early Imperial Period, circa 100 BC – 100 AD. A rare lead-glazed pottery skyphos, mottled to a dark green glaze. This vessel form has a deep body with ring handles and pedestal base. These were popular from the later Hellenistic Period to Early Roman period, possibly used in elaborate Roman convivium’s. For similar styles see please see The British Museum, museum number 1931,0514.1Size: L:70mm / W:130mm ; 190gProvenance: The Hanita and Aaron Dechter Collection, Los Angeles, acquired before 1989.