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THBGreek Apulian Red-Figured Owl Skyphos
Lot 39b
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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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- Lot Description
Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulia, ca. 340 to 325 BCE. A South-Italic interpretation of an Attic vessel type, this red-figure pottery skyphos presents a classic form comprised of a dual-handled, deep cup with a low flanged base. On each side, the vase painter depicted an owl standing 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: 5.75" W handle span x 2.75" H (14.6 cm x 7 cm)
The owl is a symbol of Athena, and often shown accompanying her; 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 burnt 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.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#149767Repaired from about a half dozen pieces, paint touched up near the break lines. Beautiful silvery patina, especially on the interior.Condition
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