Ca. 525-500 BC A large Etruscan amphora by Micali painter with double sided panels of black and red sirens are beautifully rendered as well as looming pairs of eyes and accented in ivy. The actual name of the prolific Etruscan black-figure vase-painter, is unknown. Nevertheless, consistent individual characteristics of style suggest a most unique talent. He is called the Micali Painter, having been named in honor of the Italian scholar who first published some of the vases he painted. This is a splendid example of his work Amphora stands 16" tall and has had expert museum grade restoration. It was purchased in Frankfurt, Germany in the early 1960s. Estimated Value $7,500 - 15,000. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot.Size: L:430mm / W:250mm ; 3.09kgProvenance: Property of a London Art Gallery; formerly acquired on the US Art market; previously in the collection of N. and E. Keefer.