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LOT 35:
GREEK APULIAN EPICHYSIS DEPICTING A LADY OF FASHION
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£750 - £1,500
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GREEK APULIAN EPICHYSIS DEPICTING A LADY OF FASHION
Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A black-glazed pottery epichysis. Characterised by its distinct spool-shaped base, the vessel features a domed shoulder leading to a tubular neck. A diagonally positioned long spout is seamlessly joined to the shoulder, accompanied by a high, raised handle. A palmette motif adorns the juncture where the handle meets the body. The domed shoulder of the epichysis is adorned with a finely executed polychrome decoration. The focal point of this intricate design is a left-facing portrait of a noble lady with delicate white strokes encircling the base of her neck. The lower body of the vessel is adorned with a band featuring laurel leaf tendrils. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1978,0414.39.Size: 170mm x 100mm; Weight: 290gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
