Bidspirit auction | APULIAN RED FIGURE BELL KRATER

APULIAN RED FIGURE BELL KRATER WITH NIKE - Ca. 350 - 300 BC.A rare red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body and two handles. The krater features traditional patterns, such as the laurel wreath under the lip, the Palmette motif under the handles, and the meander pattern with crosses along the bottom of the body. Side ‘A’ is decorated with a scene depicting seated Nike with outstretched wings, holding a large mirror in front of a woman wearing a long Kitone holding a handled pit. On side ”B, ” there are two men resting on a stick and wearing a long robe. The scene is probably inside of a temple. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 2056 Antiquities, 9 December 2008; Trendall, 1983, Plate XVIII, n. 3-4.Size: 270mm x 320mm; Weight: 1.8kgProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.