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LOT 0081
Greek Apulian Gnathian Ware Calyx Krater
MAGNA GRAECIA, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
4 3/4 in. (209 grams, 12 cm).
Bell-shaped in profile with stepped foot and stem, two lateral loop handles, flared rim; Side A: horizontal laurel-leaf band with to smaller vertical one below, central rosette; Side B: egg-and-dart band with pellets, pendant leaves and bunches of grapes.
ProvenanceEx old UK collection.
Acquired from Cestrian Antiques, Chester, UK, 2006.
Ex Pemberton collection, Wales, UK.
Accompanied by an old professionally produced information card with collection reference C.928.
Accompanied by the original Cestrian Antiques invoice.
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