An Apulian bell-krater by the Patera Painter, side A: winged Eros offering floral wreath and phiale to seated draped female who holds a situla and mirror, both wearing elaborate jewellery, with bucchrania, girdle and flowers in the field, much added white detail, side B: two facing draped youths with an altar between, one holding a large rectangular casket, two rosettes in the field, laurel band above and meander below, palmettes under handles, foot restored -- 11½in. (29.3cm.) high, circa 340-320 B.C.

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An Apulian bell-krater by the Patera Painter, side A: winged Eros offering floral wreath and phiale to seated draped female who holds a situla and mirror, both wearing elaborate jewellery, with bucchrania, girdle and flowers in the field, much added white detail, side B: two facing draped youths with an altar between, one holding a large rectangular casket, two rosettes in the field, laurel band above and meander below, palmettes under handles, foot restored -- 11½in. (29.3cm.) high, circa 340-320 B.C.
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