Lot 707
A Good Sized and Boldly Painted Skyphos. Magna Graecia, Apulia, c. 350-310 BC. The twin handled cup of slim proportions on small foot. The black glaze fine and even, with slight metallic cast. The ornament consists of applied paint in white and yellow, plus incised line or petal motifs. The front shows the head of a lady of fashion, with richly curled hair held within a sakkos, and flanked by swirling tendrils and leaves. Above, incised and painted petals, ovolo border below. Meander pattern at bottom. The back with alternating rosettes and vine swags; petal border above. Reserve band of red at foot. Recomposed from large fragment, with trivial restoration; otherwise condition especially fine. Height: 4-1/2". Good, careful work for this series. A bold, and flashy antiquity.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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