Lot 711
A Published Red Figure Lekythos with Rare Siren Motif. Magna Graecia, Paestum, c. 350-330 BC. Squat lekythos type, with broad, almost globular body on flat foot. The strongly constricted neck with wide-rimmed, deep funnel mouth. Small strap handle attaches at back. Main device a siren in profile left, perching on rock from which a plant arises. The siren with painted and incised details. She is flanked on either side by larger tendrils and flowers. Beneath handle, large ornamental acanthus palmette. Intact, and in fine condition. Some minor fading or rubbing to painted tendrils, and some slight flaking in areas of the glaze. Height: 6-1/2". An attractive depiction of this mythological being, who had become rare as a subject on vases at this time.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Published by Trendall, The Red Figured Vases of Paestum, British School at Rome 1987, p. 372, no. 61.
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