Greek Bell Krater

5TH-4TH CENTURY BC

14" (3.6 kg, 35.5cm).

A large ceramic bell krater with pedestal base, bell-shaped body, square handles and broad everted rim; the rim with red ring to the interior and a band of vine-leaves to the underside of the exterior; the body with two figural scenes separated by painted palmettes beneath the handles; Side A: three nude males on a textured base with wreaths to the brows, one standing with mantle to the shoulders and left arm and staff in right hand, one bearded, seated with a washing sponge, one standing facing, white details to the stephane; Side B: a standing nude male with stephane presenting a wreath to another facing him.

Provenance

Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995.

CONDITION

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LOT 0089

Greek Bell Krater

Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,216

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