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Attic Red Figure Lekythos - Demeter & Chariot w/ TL

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Attic Red Figure Lekythos - Demeter & Chariot w/ TL

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Description

Ancient Greece, Athens (Attic), ca. 470 to 460 BCE. An incredibly special, red-figured lekythos depicting a female goddess, most likely Demeter, dressed in flowing draperies and a headdress, holding a spear, and seated on a winged chariot that belongs to Triptolemos. It is quite unusual to see Demeter sitting in her protege’s winged car. Triptolemus (Triptolemos) was a demi-god of the Eleusinian mysteries who presided over the milling of wheat and the sowing of grain-seed. Above is a register of Greek key and cross motifs, and two bands of frets adorn the shoulder of the vessel. Size: 9" H (22.9 cm)

Triptolemus was one of the Eleusinian princes who sensitively received the goddess Demeter when she was mourning the loss of her daughter Persephone. Once Persephone was returned from the underworld, Demeter taught Triptolemos about agriculture and gave him a winged, serpent-drawn chariot so that he could travel throughout the lands. Tragically, when he reached the home of the Scythians, King Lynkos (Lyncus) killed one of his dragon-serpents, driving the hero away. Demeter then turned the king into a lynx and deprived the Scythians of this coveted gift of agriculture.

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: East Coast, USA collection; ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York, USA

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Condition

Repaired from multiple pieces with areas of restoration. Red misfired areas may have intended to present other deities - perhaps Triptolemus, Persephone, Hekate, or other Eleusinian gods.

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Attic Red Figure Lekythos - Demeter & Chariot w/ TL

Name: Attic Red Figure Lekythos - Demeter & Chariot w/ TL
SKU: 104494343
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock

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