Apulia, ancient Greek South Italy c. 350 – 330 BC.
Gorgeous Gnathian-ware kantharos with lady of fashion on either side. The heads of the ladies are between palmettes and a crook design, a nice wave pattern just below the rim. The ladies are depicted wearing necklace and earrings, hair in skyphos, with rows of pearls and hair pins at front. Restored from sherds and a very attractive piece. Stands 3 3/4" (9.7 cm) tall. Ex-old Los Angeles collection. #m14157: $750
Greek South Italy. Daunian, c. 4th century BC.Ancient Greece, Campania, 4th century BC. A beautiful xenon-ware red-figure kylix depicting a standing swan, surrounded by laurel-leaf border. Some original earthen encrustation, which adds to its charm. Expertly repaired from sherds. Measures about 8 inches (202 mm) handle to handle, and stands about 1 5/8 inches high. From an old New York collection. #484: $800
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Gnathian ware oenochoe, 2nd Century BC
With trefoil mouth and wide band of olive leaves around the body and hatching on the shoulder. Completely intact! 7 1/2" (195 mm) tall. 1890's museum tag on side. Ex old French collection, acquired in the 1970's. An incredible display piece. #gn158: $675
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