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Fine Greek Apulian Bell Krater Glaukion 440-430 BCE

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Fine Greek Apulian Bell Krater Glaukion 440-430 BCE
Fine Greek Apulian Bell Krater Glaukion 440-430 BCE
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  • Title: Fine Greek Apulian Bell Krater Glaukion 440-430 BCE
  • Origin: Italy
  • Date: mid 4th century
  • Materials: Terracotta
  • Size: Overall height 44.5cm -Base height 5.5cm -Diameter across the top is 44.8cm -Diameter across the base 19.9cm -Circumference across the top 141cm -Belly circumference 96cm -Circumference across the base 62cm -

    Glaukion Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulian, ca. mid 4th century BCE. A large bell krater, painted in the red-figure style.The iconography of the piece reflects important stories and symbolism in the life of the Greek colonies.An essential vessel for anyone wishing to partake in the Bacchic pastime of wine-drinking, this wide-mouthed bell krater was specifically designed for holding large quantities of liquid; as it was considered barbaric for wine to be drunk neat (and a privilege only enjoyed by Bacchus/Dionysus and his entourage who could handle such a level of intoxication) wine would be mixed with water, usually 1 part to 3. As such, craters provided an ideal large surface area for decoration, and as wine was of utmost importance to the Symposium, kraters would usually take centre place, and as such, the decoration of such vessels were geared towards such gatherings and attempted to provide subject matter for philosophical debate, or more usually, for titillation. Side A depicts a lively scene of figures in the train of Dionysos, featuring an energetically dancing satyr holding a situla in his left hand. To the left is a draped maenad holding a ribboned tambour in her left hand. On Side B is a draped maenads holding a thyrsus in their hand ( Cult followers orgiastico of Dionysus ). The vessel is adorned by extensive decorative program: a laurel leaf wreath beneath the rim, stylized palmettes below the handles with fretted bands surrounding each handle's termini. This is clearly a Bacchic procession, an apt decoration for such a vessel. Perhaps the most exciting innovation in Greek vase painting was the red-figure technique, invented in Athens around 525 BCE and beloved by other artists of Magna Graecia. The red-figure technique allowed for much greater flexibility as opposed to the black-figure technique, for now the artist could use a soft, pliable brush rather than a rigid metal graver to delineate interior details, play with the thickness of the lines, as well as build up or dilute glazes to create chromatic effects. The painter would create figures by outlining them in the natural red of the vase, and then enrich these figural forms with black lines to suggest volume, at times perspectival depth, and movement, bringing those silhouettes and their environs to life. Beyond this, fugitive pigments made it possible for the artist to create additional layers of interest and detail as we see in this example. Provenance: private France collection acquired before 1925. Condition: Crack in the center of the base and crack above the base, on the basis, small part color lost. Minor surface scuffs, but much pigment remains and the imagery is very vivid. All items legal to buy/sell. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

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  • Condition
    Crack in the center of the base and crack above the base, on the basis, small part color lost. Minor surface scuffs, but much pigment remains and the imagery is very vivid.
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    Fine Greek Apulian Bell Krater Glaukion 440-430 BCE

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