Large Ancient Greek Terracotta Attic Black-Figure Kylix - 254mm handle to handle

C. 5th-4th century BC A fine example of a kylix, one of the most elegant forms of a wine drinking cup, which is decorated with three figures flanked by palmettes on both sides and black painted bands above and below. The base of the short foot on which it stands is decorated with a black band and a small black painted dot to the centre. Chip to rim with some surface marks and some pitting to glaze otherwise intact with strong colour and fine detail. Size: 254mm handle to handle Provenance; The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased by the current owner in 2018 from the Ex J. M. Collection. 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 Proud to be BNTA and ADA members and as such abide by their strict code of ethics. All items offered are AUTHENTIC and unconditionally GUARANTEED to be GENUINE.