Ancient Greek Pottery Attic, c. 430 BC, Kylix plate with handles. Decorated with a pregnant wolf. 31 cm large.

Fine and Important greek vase with form of Kylix. Decorated with a pregnant wolf. Ancient Greek, Attic, c. 430 BC Material: Pottery. Dimensions: 31 cm large, 23 cm diameter and 6,5 cm height. Condition: Goog state, rejoined of big pieces, all original, the central decoration it's intact. Provenance: Ancient french collection, 1970 from Fontainebleau. Description: Kylix, also spelled cylix, in ancient Greek pottery, wide-bowled drinking cup with horizontal handles, one of the most popular pottery forms from Mycenaean times through the classical Athenian period. There was usually a painted frieze around the outer surface, depicting a subject from mythology or everyday life, and on the bottom of the inside a painting often depicting a dancing or drinking scene. Kylikes were often produced in sets to accompany a wine serving vessel, or krater. Notes: The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged. With certificate of authenticity.