Magna Graecia, South Italy, Ca. 300 BC.
A volute krater crafted from terracotta, characterized by an egg-shaped body that tapers onto a stem, ultimately resting upon a flared foot. The vessel features two handles positioned on the sides. These handles take the distinctive form of volutes, with decorative details painted in white and red hues. The obverse of the krater reveals elaborate depictions of the "Lady of Fashion" on the main body and the neck. Each female head is illustrated facing left, adorned with a radiate stephane, a ribbon sakkos, earrings, and a necklace. On the reverse side, the representation of the "Lady of Fashion" is confined to the body, while the neck features a horizontal stylised motif. For similar see, Antiquities and Artifacts, Archeologie, Ancient Art. A CANOSAN POLYCHROME POTTERY VOLUTE-KRATER, 16.5" Tall. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Size: 390mm x 200mm; Weight: 1.3kg
Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.