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Tall Greek Apulian Red Figure Hydria Western Greece, Apulia, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A beautiful
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Tall Greek Apulian Red Figure Hydria
Western Greece, Apulia, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A beautiful and large vessel, made in honor of a woman presented inside the central Naiskos on the face of the vessel. The woman is depicted seated inside the white-walled temple, upon a footed couch, the cushion appearing to be of fur, wearing a long robe with veil that covers all but her exposed right breast, arms, and face, next to a table with votive offering and fillet. Standing on outside of Naiskos is a naked soldier to the right, wearing a helmet with long white painted plume and shin guards, while holding a long spear, tall white shield, and robe draped over left arm while right arm leans against temple with a fleece above him. To the left is a robed woman holding an incense burner and, with elaborate hairdo, and offering plate above her. Below narrative is a sea-wave pattern, above vertical parallel lines, while large palmettes fill in the rear and sides below handles. This hydria takes a very interesting color palette due to the miss-firing of it, creating a massive firing cloud which covers most of the vessel, making it seem like it is a red-on-red figure vessel with white highlights. The black paint that does remain has developed an incredible silvery iridescence. The uniqueness of this vessel makes it a perfect addition to any collection of Greek pottery! Size: 19"H (48.3 cm).
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#101722
Condition
Repaired from several large pieces with little to no repainting. Handles and base appear intact. Surface wear commensurate with age.
Western Greece, Apulia, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A beautiful and large vessel, made in honor of a woman presented inside the central Naiskos on the face of the vessel. The woman is depicted seated inside the white-walled temple, upon a footed couch, the cushion appearing to be of fur, wearing a long robe with veil that covers all but her exposed right breast, arms, and face, next to a table with votive offering and fillet. Standing on outside of Naiskos is a naked soldier to the right, wearing a helmet with long white painted plume and shin guards, while holding a long spear, tall white shield, and robe draped over left arm while right arm leans against temple with a fleece above him. To the left is a robed woman holding an incense burner and, with elaborate hairdo, and offering plate above her. Below narrative is a sea-wave pattern, above vertical parallel lines, while large palmettes fill in the rear and sides below handles. This hydria takes a very interesting color palette due to the miss-firing of it, creating a massive firing cloud which covers most of the vessel, making it seem like it is a red-on-red figure vessel with white highlights. The black paint that does remain has developed an incredible silvery iridescence. The uniqueness of this vessel makes it a perfect addition to any collection of Greek pottery! Size: 19"H (48.3 cm).
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#101722
Condition
Repaired from several large pieces with little to no repainting. Handles and base appear intact. Surface wear commensurate with age.
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Tall Greek Apulian Red Figure Hydria
Western Greece, Apulia, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A beautiful and large vessel, made in honor of a woman presented inside the central Naiskos on the face of the vessel. The woman is depicted seated inside the white-walled temple, upon a footed couch, the cushion appearing to be of fur, wearing a long robe with veil that covers all but her exposed right breast, arms, and face, next to a table with votive offering and fillet. Standing on outside of Naiskos is a naked soldier to the right, wearing a helmet with long white painted plume and shin guards, while holding a long spear, tall white shield, and robe draped over left arm while right arm leans against temple with a fleece above him. To the left is a robed woman holding an incense burner and, with elaborate hairdo, and offering plate above her. Below narrative is a sea-wave pattern, above vertical parallel lines, while large palmettes fill in the rear and sides below handles. This hydria takes a very interesting color palette due to the miss-firing of it, creating a massive firing cloud which covers most of the vessel, making it seem like it is a red-on-red figure vessel with white highlights. The black paint that does remain has developed an incredible silvery iridescence. The uniqueness of this vessel makes it a perfect addition to any collection of Greek pottery! Size: 19"H (48.3 cm).
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#101722
Condition
Repaired from several large pieces with little to no repainting. Handles and base appear intact. Surface wear commensurate with age.
Western Greece, Apulia, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A beautiful and large vessel, made in honor of a woman presented inside the central Naiskos on the face of the vessel. The woman is depicted seated inside the white-walled temple, upon a footed couch, the cushion appearing to be of fur, wearing a long robe with veil that covers all but her exposed right breast, arms, and face, next to a table with votive offering and fillet. Standing on outside of Naiskos is a naked soldier to the right, wearing a helmet with long white painted plume and shin guards, while holding a long spear, tall white shield, and robe draped over left arm while right arm leans against temple with a fleece above him. To the left is a robed woman holding an incense burner and, with elaborate hairdo, and offering plate above her. Below narrative is a sea-wave pattern, above vertical parallel lines, while large palmettes fill in the rear and sides below handles. This hydria takes a very interesting color palette due to the miss-firing of it, creating a massive firing cloud which covers most of the vessel, making it seem like it is a red-on-red figure vessel with white highlights. The black paint that does remain has developed an incredible silvery iridescence. The uniqueness of this vessel makes it a perfect addition to any collection of Greek pottery! Size: 19"H (48.3 cm).
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#101722
Condition
Repaired from several large pieces with little to no repainting. Handles and base appear intact. Surface wear commensurate with age.
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