Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulia, ca. 4th century BCE. A lovely Greek lekanis, the lid decorated in red-figure with a pair of elegant Ladies of Fashion alternating with large palmettes and white fugitive pigment adding decorative details. In addition, the round handle features a stylized petaled flower; a crested wave motif adorns the periphery of the lid, and the bowl and foot are covered in a rich, iridescent black glaze. Lidded lekanides were cosmetic containers, often given by fathers to brides on their wedding day. The Lady of Fashion motif complements this; it is often thought to depict a young woman on her wedding day. Each one wears a kekryphalos hairstyle, earrings, and a beaded necklace. Size: 2.9" W x 2.1" H (7.4 cm x 5.3 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-T.G. collection, Williston, Florida, USA, no. 2022, acquired on June 27, 1999; ex-Ancient World Arts, Herb and Wendy Siegal, Bantam, Connecticut, USA

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Expected light surface wear as shown, but otherwise, intact and excellent with impressive remaining pigments and detail.