Lot Essay
It has been suggested that this kyathos could be attributed to the Vatican G57 group.
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CIRCA 515-505 B.C.
Details
AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED KYATHOS
CIRCA 515-505 B.C.
Between the large eyes, a maenad, walking to the right with head turned back, one arm raised in front, a siren either side of the handle, grape vines in the field, details in added red, eyes with white irises and red pupils, the high ridged handle with knopped finial
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 515-505 B.C.
Between the large eyes, a maenad, walking to the right with head turned back, one arm raised in front, a siren either side of the handle, grape vines in the field, details in added red, eyes with white irises and red pupils, the high ridged handle with knopped finial
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr R. Schmidt collection (1900-1970), Switzerland.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 25 October 2007, lot 73.
Private collection, Italy.
Accompanied by an Italian export license.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 25 October 2007, lot 73.
Private collection, Italy.
Accompanied by an Italian export license.
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