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LOT 0601

Greek Apulian Figural Bell Krater

4TH CENTURY BC

11 1/2" (2 kg, 29 cm).

A large ceramic red figure bell krater with pedestal foot and two round-section handles, rolled; decorated with a band of geometric ornament, palmettes beneath the handles; two figural scenes to the sides: Side A - a naked male with staff in the crook of his left arm, seated with a platter in his right hand, garland in his hair facing a standing female in loose peplos with floral garland in her left hand, staff in her right hand; Side B - two standing males facing each other, togate with short hair, one with a short staff.

Provenance

From the estate of a North Country collector, acquired over a 30 year period from the early 1970s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0601

Greek Apulian Figural Bell Krater

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,146

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