Greek terracotta Kylix

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Greek terracotta kylix, on small foot, decorated in black with flower motifs.

price: € 450,--

Size: 21 x 6 cm

Period: c. 400 B.C.

Provenance: acquired before 1943, by the Lochard family, Collection NL van der Noordaa

RF: exhibition ‘Klassieke Kunst in Particulier Bezit’ (Leiden, 1975

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  • A delicate Attic kylix (drinking cup) with finely shaped squared-off loop handles, a wide, evenly sloping bowl, and a delicate round foot 

    A glossy, almost silvery black glaze rings the interior, leaving a buff circle sparingly painted in tondo.

    On the underside of the bowl is an abstract fern motif. The foot and undersides of the handles are also painted black.