Attic red figure kalpis
Attic red figure kalpis
Greek
c. 470 BC
Dimensions
40.00cm high ( 15.75 inches high)
Diameter
33.00cm diameter ( 12.99 inches in diameter)
Provenance
With Christie's New York, Auction 8.6.2001 Lot 11; with Donati, Lugano, 1993.Literature
Publ. Christie's NY, 8.6.2001 Lot 11 w. ill.; MuM, Auktion 22, 1961 no. 170 pl. 59; Beazley, ARFV2, 1963, 1660.Description / Expertise
On the shoulder the representation of Achilles persuing Troilos. The nude boy flees, his hair fluttering in the wind, on a horse that gallops to the left. Achilles,nude and armed with a sword and shield, rushes after him. A fig-leaf on the shield. The picture field is framed by two black figure friezes with buds and two friezes of opposing pomegranates that are connected by a zig-zag line. Undercut mouth of vessel. Round horizontal and vertical handles.
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