APULIAN RED-FIGURE COLUMN-KRATER
Attributable to the Rodin Painter, ca. 380 - 360 BC
height cm 46,5; diam. cm 34

The main character is the seated warrior on center, which is depicted wearing the Oscan dress, holding a spear and leaning arm on a shield. In front of him, a standing woman richly adorned, holding a phiale and a wreath. Behind him, another warrior, standing, with a spear and a tray full of food. On the other side, three standing draped youths. The figures in Oscan dress represent one of the indigenous populations that sought out Greek traditions and integrated them into their culture. The red-figure vases in this case illustrate artistic acculturation. A similar specimen in the MET (no. 06.1021.216).

Provenance. Private collection, London; acquired on the art market prior to 1980.