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THBGreek Attic Blackware Krater
Lot 36
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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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By Artemis Gallery
Mar 9, 2023
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2023-03-09 10:00:00
2023-03-09 10:00:00
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**First Time At Auction**
Greece, Attic, later Classical period, ca. 400 to 360 BCE. An elegant pottery bell krater, glazed with a thick, glossy black pigment that has attained a pretty silvery iridescence with age and whose dark surface immediately draws the eye. The vessel presents a characteristically bell-shaped body, upturned looped handles, and a dramatically flared rim, all upon a raised pedestal base. A band of undulating vertical striations atop red terracotta surrounds the exterior of the rim, further accentuating its graceful form. Bell kraters were originally vessels used for mixing water and wine, made for a symposium or by someone aspiring to host one. In ancient Greek society, it was crucial to mix wine with water, as drinking undiluted wine was seen as the actions of a drunkard. The krater soon became a grave offering for elite members of society, especially during the later Attic period. This glossy, solemn example could have been used for either or both. Size: 6.9" H (17.5 cm)
Please note that this piece is a dropship item, meaning that it will be shipping from the consignor’s location. All information regarding condition, size, and metal content have been provided by the consignor.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Provenance: private West Hollywood, California, USA collection; ex-Dr. Manuel Gottlieband Doris Gottlieb Brickner collection, thence by descent; ex-Galerie La Reine Margot, Paris, France, between 1969 - 1971
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#177597Small area of restoration under the lip near the handle, likely some infill to the paint, overall in good condition with nice glossy surface.Condition
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