RHYTON WITH RED FIGURES REPRESENTING A SHEEP'S HEAD Naturalist treatment. Anatomical details are incised (wisp of hair on top of skull) and painted white (eyes, horns and forehead). The flared neck is painted with an Eros carrying a tray of offerings in palmettes. Black-glazed beige clay with white and yellow paint highlights. Greek art, Apulia, 4th c. B.C. Close to the Menzies Group. Width. 21 cm. Breaks and restorations to an ear and a horn. PROVENANCE. . Galerie Tarantino, Paris, November 30, 2010 . Galerie Chenel, Paris. . Frossard Collection, 19th century. An export certificate for cultural property dated December 22, 2023 will be issued to the purchaser.

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