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THBGreek Apulian Red-Figure Skyphos w/ Owls
Lot 48
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulia, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A fabulous South-Italic interpretation of an Attic form, this skyphos is comprised of a dual-handled, deep cup with a low flanged base, and the walls are beautifully decorated via the red-figure technique. On each side, the vase painter depicted an owl perched between two sprays of olive leaves. This type of skyphos was extremely popular for several centuries, initially exported from Athens throughout the Greek world, including into Italy. A special example created for drinking wine - perfect for any oenophile who appreciates Greek art and mythology. Size: 6.7" Diameter at handles x 1.9" H (17 cm x 4.8 cm)
The owl is a symbol of Athena and was often shown accompanying her during the Classical period; Athena, of course, was the goddess of the city of Athens, and so the owl became a symbol of Athens and its government. The olive tree, as well, relates to Athens. Athena and Poseidon were said to have quarreled over the city of Athens and Athena planted an olive tree on the Acropolis to show that it belonged to her. Herodotus records that, although the Persians burned all of the Acropolis, the remains of the olive tree sprouted a new branch the very next day. The Athenian imagery present on this piece reminds us of the power of Greek cultural symbols in the ancient world.
Cf. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (2020.60), the Getty Institute (81.AE.102), North Carolina Museum of Art (G.79.6.6), and Davis Museum at Wellesley College (1954.1.c).
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-James Grant collection, California, USA, acquired in Rome 1960 - 1962
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#177278Professionally repaired with restoration over break lines and to handle. Retouching to one owl, as well as expected surface wear as shown, but otherwise excellent with nice remaining pigments and detail.Condition
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