GREEK APULIAN LEKANIS WITH WOMAN

Ca. 350 BC.
A red figure glazed Lekanis originating from Apulia. The lid is embellished with two profiles of "rich woman" heads adorned with Stephane and Sakkos. Complementing decorations include stylised Palmette leaves positioned between the heads. The substantial knob finial is ornamented with a floral element, while the rim showcases a wave pattern. The lid has undergone repairs. For similar see: MET Museum accession number 2021.40.31a, b.
Size: 135mm x 100mm; Weight: 185g
Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.