APULIAN LEKANIS WITH FLORAL PATTERN

Ca. 400 - 300 BC An Apulian red-figure lekanis decorated with floral decorations on the two main sides. A series of vertical stripes adorn the outer periphery of the rim, meeting the black-painted body below. Twin loop handles protrude from either side of the raised bowl, while the large knob atop the lid displays a sunburst design on its depression. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 2021.40.31a, b.
Size: 120mm x 75mm; Weight: 120g
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993.

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Estimate: GBP 300 - 600