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Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

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LOT 0094

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.

14 3/8 in. (733 grams, 36.5 cm).

Comprising a tapering body and tiered foot, trumpet-shaped mouth with arched handle and bail; vertical rays to the neck, wave pattern to the shoulder, reserved male figure wearing a himation and holding a thyrsus, with tendrils and objects in the field.

Provenance

From a British deceased estate.
with Christie's, London, 28 April 2009, no.239.
Property of a North London collector.

Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.

CONDITION

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LOT 0094

Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bail-Amphora with Male Figures

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235

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