A Megarian-Ware Erotic Pottery Bowl, Hellenistic
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Description
Greece, ca. 2nd century BC. Of fine red clay, mold-made and black-glazed, the base centered by a rosette, a frieze above depicting a repeated lovemaking scene with a man standing on the left his hand resting on the back of his lover infront, who is leaning forward and looking back towards him; the scene flanked by Erotes, above this a freize of winged and nebris-clad erotes each personifying one of the Four Seasons with folate between them. 3-5/8"H (10 cm) x 5-7/8"D (15cm).
Provenance: Ex-private NY collection thereafter in a private FL collection.
there is a reserve on this lot.
Provenance: Ex-private NY collection thereafter in a private FL collection.
there is a reserve on this lot.
Condition
Complete, with professional rejoining and losses to the glaze, root mark traces in the interior, otherwise in very good condition. A truly charming piece.
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A Megarian-Ware Erotic Pottery Bowl, Hellenistic
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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