Superb Attic Red Figure Bell Krater

Size

27.5cm(H) x 30cm(W) / 11"(H) x 1'0(W)

Item Type

Ceramic

Region

Greece

Condition

Excellent

touch of restoration to handles.

Full Description

Superb Attic Red Figure Bell Krater

5th-4th Century B.C

Superb Bell Krater, black gloss over whole varying from dull matt to metallic sheen, applied red, white and gold decoration consisting on one side of naked male presenting phiale in left hand, tambourine in right, before draped female holding basket in right hand and mirror with fillet attached in left, fillets in the field, laurel motif encircling underside of rim, meander motif decorating groundline, palmette complex on either side and tongues around handles. Other side showing two heavily draped males each holding staff standing opposite one another with various items in the field.