Large Apulian Red-figured Amphora with “Lady of Fashion”

Culture: Greek/Apulian

Period: 320-300 B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 41.8 cm high

Price: 6 000 Euro

Ref: 2519

Provenance: English private collection, acquired prior to 2000.

Condition: Intact

Description: Large red-figured amphora with a woman's portrait on both sides. The so-called "Ladies of Fashion" each facing to the left. The women wear a stephane over the forehead and an abundantly adorned sakkos on the back of the head. Earrings and necklaces are applied in opaque white. Below the handles rich palmette decoration. The bottom end is formed by a wavy band. On top on one side meander in white, on the other side white and black wavy band. On the neck long, black tongues and another wavy band. The handles start on a small set off rib on the neck. The estuary pulled outwards, outside on the broad rim encircling laurel leaves in white.