Description
LEKANE OF THE "WHITE SACCOS-KANTHAROS" GROUP Magna Graecia, Apulia, c. 320 B.C. Black glazed terracotta, red reserve and yellow ochre paint H. 14 cm ; Diam. (handles) 22 cm Provenance Former French collection The lid is decorated with a young woman seated and richly adorned. She holds a parasol in her right hand. In the field, garlands, oenochoe. On the other side, a female head in profile. Between the two, a palmette. Theme of engagement and preparation for marriage. Very good preservation. An apulian red-figured lekanis from the "White sakkos-kantharos" group. The lid decorated with a seated and richly adorned young woman. She holds an umbrella in her right hand. In the field, garlands, oinochoe. On the other side, a female head in profile. Between the two, a palmette. Theme of engagement and preparation for wedding. Very good conservation. Ca.320 B.C.
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LEKANE OF THE "WHITE SACCOS-KANTHAROS" GROUP Magna Graecia, Apulia, c. 320 B.C. Black glazed terracotta, red reserve and yellow ochre paint H. 14 cm ; Diam. (handles) 22 cm Provenance Former French collection The lid is decorated with a young woman seated and richly adorned. She holds a parasol in her right hand. In the field, garlands, oenochoe. On the other side, a female head in profile. Between the two, a palmette. Theme of engagement and preparation for marriage. Very good preservation. An apulian red-figured lekanis from the "White sakkos-kantharos" group. The lid decorated with a seated and richly adorned young woman. She holds an umbrella in her right hand. In the field, garlands, oinochoe. On the other side, a female head in profile. Between the two, a palmette. Theme of engagement and preparation for wedding. Very good conservation. Ca.320 B.C.
