Greek Black-Figure Style Amphora Vase
A large vintage decorative Greek Revival ceramic amphora, hand-painted in the ancient Greek black-figure style in black, terracotta red and cream. The two-handled vessel features classical figural decoration with Dionysian imagery, including figures holding drinking vessels beneath grape clusters and vines, with a helmeted warrior portrait at the neck. Greek key, palmette, foliate and geometric borders decorate the neck, shoulder, flared mouth and pedestal base. A decorative reproduction inspired by ancient Greek pottery. Measures: 31-3/4" H x 12" D. Provenance: Estate of Carmine Vito “Tod” Todisco (1930–2025), Syracuse, New York, noted collector, metalsmith and founder of Northern Plastics Corporation.
[ translate ]A large vintage decorative Greek Revival ceramic amphora, hand-painted in the ancient Greek black-figure style in black, terracotta red and cream. The two-handled vessel features classical figural decoration with Dionysian imagery, including figures holding drinking vessels beneath grape clusters and vines, with a helmeted warrior portrait at the neck. Greek key, palmette, foliate and geometric borders decorate the neck, shoulder, flared mouth and pedestal base. A decorative reproduction inspired by ancient Greek pottery. Measures: 31-3/4" H x 12" D. Provenance: Estate of Carmine Vito “Tod” Todisco (1930–2025), Syracuse, New York, noted collector, metalsmith and founder of Northern Plastics Corporation.
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