Greek South Italic Apulian Bell Krater. Late 4th century B.C. A red-figure bell krater with an inverted bell-shaped body, decorated on both sides with a female face in profile, wearing a pearled stephane, long pendant earrings, a necklace of black pearls and looking into a mirror; foliage and vegetal pattern in shape of palmette under the small looped handles; meander decoration below the rim. Cf. Lojacono, A., 'Vasi Apuli a Milano, Nuove Acquisizioni' in LANX, 24, 2016, fig.7, no.4, pp.94-95. 1.27 kg, 24.2 cm high (9 1/2 in.) Acquired 1960-1980. Dr Harold Berry, North London, UK. The images of the palmettes under the handles in this typology, is usually specular. Each figure was silhouetted against a black background, allowing painters to portray details with more accuracy and variety. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

Fine condition, base chipped.