greek apulian miniature red figure pottery hydria

A small-sized Apulian hydria (water carrier) of the highest quality with a very beautiful swan on one side of the body of the vessel, a palmette design on the other, with small floral additions as background fillers.

Ancient Greek colonies of Apulian South Italy: 4th cent. BC.In excellent condition. Examined and found to be genuine by Dr. T. Knosala (archaeologist, University of Cologne where he wrote; The grave representation of the knightly and senatorial population group in Lazio).Height 10.5 cms (4.13 ins)Swiss priv. coll. P. Bonsera, Basel-Landschaft. Formerly in German priv. coll. NorthRine Westphalia, since the 1990’s.Such small-scale vases were made for use in a funerary context, perhaps symbolically or filled with a small offering.
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Antiques.co.uk Ref: X48344T3V

Materials:

Terracotta

Height (cm):

10.5

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