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ATTIC SKYPHOS

$4,500.00

late V c. B.C.

Light tan-brown fine clay, lustrous black gloss. Near conical body with upright, slightly concave rim, two horizontal handles with round cross-section; low foot, rounded on vertical face. Bottom reserved, red washed; in black: two concentrical circles in the center and inner face of foot. Below each handle is a palmette with a dot in center, flanked by scroll and leaves. On each side: two youths enwrapped in black-bordered himatia, facing each other. Relief lines for folds and eyes. Intact. H. 4.2″ (10.7 cm), max D. 5″ (12.7 cm

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