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
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
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#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
Estimate $1,200 - $1,500
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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