Lot Essay
It has been suggested that this may come from a kalpis; and attributable close to the Niobid Painter.
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CIRCA 470 B.C.
Details
AN ATTIC RED-FIGURE VASE FRAGMENT
CIRCA 470 B.C.
Showing the head, upper bust and extended right arm of a female figure who stands in profile to the left, wearing headband above her raised curled fringe, pendant earring, the contour of her bust visible through her chiton, an himation with dots over her right shoulder, relief contour around head and arm, above her an ovolo band with additional dots
2 in. (5 cm.) long max.
CIRCA 470 B.C.
Showing the head, upper bust and extended right arm of a female figure who stands in profile to the left, wearing headband above her raised curled fringe, pendant earring, the contour of her bust visible through her chiton, an himation with dots over her right shoulder, relief contour around head and arm, above her an ovolo band with additional dots
2 in. (5 cm.) long max.
Provenance
Acquired in 1974.
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