A large Greek Red-Figure Bell Krater
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A large Greek Red-Figure Bell Krater, Apulia, c. 4th Century BC, one side featuring a nude satyr who advances lt., holding a torch and a tambourine, floral devices before and behind. His features wonderfully rendered in fine style. One the opposite side winged Nike sits to rt. on an earthen mound, wearing fillet and long gown, holding a large tambourine with her left hand, a fillet in the field before and floral devices to either side. Below the rim is a laurel band and at the bottom of each scene is a wave pattern. H: 9 1/8 in (23.2 cm), W: 9 ¼ in (23.5 cm). Intact with some weathering or under-firing causing the black glaze to turn a reddish-orange color. A beautiful piece with lovely Greek artwork! Ex Orange County private collection.
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A large Greek Red-Figure Bell Krater
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