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PAESTAN RED-FIGURE SKYPHOS FROM THE ASTEAS/PYTHON WORKSHOP There are bands of egg-pattern on the rim between the handles. Below each handle is a large palmette. Scrolling tendrils flank both scenes. Side A: A female is seated to the left holding a phiale in her right hand. She wears a chiton, himation, kekryphalos, bracelets, and necklace. In the field are filling ornaments: a phiale and rosettes. Side B: Seated nude male holding a bird. Ex German collection; John Kluge collection, Charlottesville, Virginia, acquired from Royal-Athena in 1988; Patricia Kluge collection, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1990-2010. Ca. 340-330 BC H. 4 in. (10.2 cm.); W. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) Art of the Ancient World, 2011, no. 134 PK1013K $4,500 Sales |
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