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Apulian Red-Figured Nestoris

$9,000
£6,856.25
€7,906.31
CA$12,748.72
A$13,688.93
CHF 7,365.76
MX$161,995.13
NOK 92,795.11
SEK 84,634.32
DKK 59,074.17

About the Item

This somewhat rare South Italian ceramic vessel is called a nestoris, or two handled wine jar. The obverse is decorated with a seated youth wearing a tunic, pilos helmet and high laced boots. He is seen holding both a phiale and a wreath. The reverse features a seated draped female holding phiale. A band of waves can be seen below both scenes, with vertical double dotted bands on either side. With palmettes painted under the handles, rays around rim, and various details in added white. Notes While most shapes in South Italian vase-painting depend on Attic models, the nestoris is indigenous. It developed from the Messapian trozella and was adopted in Lucania earlier than in other regions such as Apulia. Provenance Jacques Errera collection, 19th Century, Belgium. thence by descent. Antiquities Christie's London, October 25, 2012. Private Collection Los Angeles, California.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Fired,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    4th Century BC
  • Condition:
    Repaired: One handle repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Black painted decoration on handles is rubbed. Most of the added white is now lost with small areas still remaining. Patches of light coloured dirt encrustation overall, particularly on reverse. Some light wear and some minor scratches overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10743248181162

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