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CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
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AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED AMPHORA
CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
One side with the central seated figure of bearded Dionysos, a seated female behind, a warrior walking to the right in front, vine tendrils in the field, the other side with Dionysos walking to the right, with his head turned back, holding two rhyta, vine tendrils in the field, double palmette chain around the neck, tongues on the shoulder, rays around the foot, details in added red
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high
CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
One side with the central seated figure of bearded Dionysos, a seated female behind, a warrior walking to the right in front, vine tendrils in the field, the other side with Dionysos walking to the right, with his head turned back, holding two rhyta, vine tendrils in the field, double palmette chain around the neck, tongues on the shoulder, rays around the foot, details in added red
6 ¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, UK, acquired 19th Century; and thence by descent to the present owner.
Brought to you by
Francesca Hickin
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