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Greek Apulian Lekanis - Lady of Fashion
ca 350 B.C.
Item Number: 974836
$795.00 SOLD
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Greek |
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| Material |
Pottery |
| Dimensions |
3-1/4"H x 4-1/2"W |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionVery rare size, almost a miniature! Ancient Greek Lekanis, ca. 350 BC, from the ancient Greek colony of Apulia in southern Italy. Terracotta pottery in an elegant form, with footed base, dome-shaped lid and knob handle. Lid is painted in red-figure style with portraits of two "ladies of fashion," each shown wearing earrings, Saccos (hair-net) and radiate stephane. Palmettes border the portraits on either side. The Lekanis was used in antiquity to store soaps and scented perfumes. Just 3-1/4"H x 4-1/2"W (including handles), intact/excellent condition with overall surface encrustation and minor rim chip. An exceptional example...
ProvenanceEx-private European Collection.
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