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A Greek red-figure bell krater
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A Greek red-figure bell krater
Campania, close to Painter of Naples 692, circa 4th Century B.C.
Side (a) showing a helmeted warrior holding a shield and spear, side (b) depicting winged Eros standing before a young woman, with large palmettes beneath the handles, 40cm high
Campania, close to Painter of Naples 692, circa 4th Century B.C.
Side (a) showing a helmeted warrior holding a shield and spear, side (b) depicting winged Eros standing before a young woman, with large palmettes beneath the handles, 40cm high
Footnotes
Provenance:
Japanese private collection, acquired between 1945 and 1982.
Published:
Ten year anniversary catalogue of Seiyo Bijutsu, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan, 23-28 March 1982, no.350.
This bell krater shows a strong similarity in style to late Campanian vases although the shape and decoration of florals also share much in common with the late Paestan style.
























