Etruscan Terracotta red-figure kylix of type A attributed to the Foro-Group - 9.7×23.8×32 cm

An Etruscan Red-Figure Kylix of Type A attributed to the Foro-Group 2nd Half of 4th century B. C. The tondo is decorated with an erotic scene with a standing satyr embracing a hetaera, both are nude save for their sandals, in the field behind the satyr a calyx krater rests on rocky ground, at the hetaera’s right foot a rock, encircled within a band of meander separated by two checkered squares; tongue decoration on the exterior. Rare example of the expressive late Etruscan vase painting. 23. 8 cm diam. ; 32 cm diam w. handled; 9. 4 cm high Note A number of Etruscan red-figure kylikes can be attributed to the so-called Clusium Group. (cf. Leonore Stege, Die Kunst der Etrusker. Interversa Hamburg, Ausstellung Aug.
-Oct. 1981, no. 102 and Holger Termer, Kunst der Antike 2, Hamburg, Ausstellung Nov.
-Dec. 1980, no. 57) . The anonymous painters of the group are so called because their workshop appears to have been centred around Chiusi. Their main specialisation were cups, duck askoi and kantharoi. Late red-figure kylikes are extremely rare; J. D. Beazley recognises just eight specimens of which some are only known from fragments (J. D. Beazley, Etruscan Vase Painting, 143, 18-19; 165,5; 174,1-2) Provenance Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, 1984 Private collection, Switzerland Condition Repaired from fragments, with fill, larger parts of the rim just below the woman's arm including the rock behind her, the satyr's body from chest to buttock and a part of the foot restored Buyer Terms Catawiki provides a marketplace where you can discover, buy, and sell special objects. It’s very important to us that our platform is reliable and safe for both Buyers and Sellers, to guarantee the best possible customer experience. To make this happen, our Buyers need to accept and abide by the rules as laid out in our Buyer Terms, which form an integral part of our Terms of Use. The availability of our Services is restricted to a number of countries. Find a list of supported countries here. These Buyer Terms also outline your rights and obligations under the Contract of Sale you enter into with Sellers. In our Seller Terms, you can find the rights and obligations of Sellers under the Contract of Sale. For more information about capitalised terms used in this document, check our Terms of Use. Article 1: Purchasing Lots Buyers have to pay transport costs and any additional import costs (e. g. VAT, import levies) . You also acknowledge and accept that you are responsible for checking if there is any specific rule or restriction applicable to the import of an object into your country. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.