Ca. 400-300 BC. A terracotta dish featuring a hemispherical bowl and a concave foot, characteristic of ancient Greek and South Italian pottery traditions. The entire surface of the vessel, except for the foot, is covered in a rich black slip, a technique typical of pre-Roman and Roman pottery from Southern Italy. The slip, serves both a decorative and a practical purpose, enhancing the lustrous appearance of the piece and rendering it more durable and resistant to wear and tear. This beautiful dish would have been used for serving food on special occasions, adding an element of elegance and refinement to the dining experience. The hemispherical bowl is ideally suited for presenting and displaying food, while the concave foot ensures stability and balance, allowing the plate to be easily placed on a flat surface without wobbling or tipping over.Size: L:70mm / W:160mm ; 305gProvenance: Private London collection, B.A.; formerly in pre-2000 European collection.