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Greek Attic / Apulian Red-Figure Pelike - Dionysus
Greek Attic / Apulian Red-Figure Pelike - Dionysus
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Description
Athens (Attic) or South Italy (Apulian), Ca. 4th Century BC. Tall pottery bulbous bottom vessel with disc foot and twin handles from rim to side walls. Decorated in classic red-figure technique on main panel with a single image of Dionysus, head partially bald, long ears and full, bushy beard; draped in a chiton, his left shoulder exposed. On the reverse is a single figure, appearing to be a female wearing a himation, staff in her left hand. Size: 5.75" Diameter x 7.625" H (14.6 cm x 19.4 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Harry Wallace collection, acquired in the 1980s, by descent to DB, New Paltz, New York, USA

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#182246
Condition
A fascinating piece that was repaired in antiquity using three lead staples. This process was reserved for vessels that held an importance to the owner. As shown wear to areas of pigment not dramatically affecting with scene of either side.
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Greek Attic / Apulian Red-Figure Pelike - Dionysus

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Starting Price $700
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,913 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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