Greek Lidded Lekanis with Ladies of Fashion
5th-3rd century BC. A ceramic lekanis comprising a footed bowl with square handles to the rim, conical lid with large discoid handle, painted design featuring reserved female busts on a black field each with hair tied with a stephane, palmettes and objects in the field. 190 grams total, 13.6cm (5 1/4"). Property of a Birmingham gentleman; previously in a private Kent, UK collection; formed the 1980s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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5th-3rd century BC. A ceramic lekanis comprising a footed bowl with square handles to the rim, conical lid with large discoid handle, painted design featuring reserved female busts on a black field each with hair tied with a stephane, palmettes and objects in the field. 190 grams total, 13.6cm (5 1/4"). Property of a Birmingham gentleman; previously in a private Kent, UK collection; formed the 1980s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.