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LOT 677:
APULIAN RED-FIGURE LEKANIS WITH LADIES OF FASHION
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Sold for: £380
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APULIAN RED-FIGURE LEKANIS WITH LADIES OF FASHION
Ca. 340 - 325 BC.A pottery lekanis comprises two distinct components. The lower portion features a footed bowl adorned with a sleek black glaze, with two opposing horizontal handles. The upper part of the vessel is adorned with red-figure depictions of fashionable ladies, shown in profile, with gracefully arranged hair and delicate facial features. Intriguingly, each lady is depicted wearing a saccoi, a type of headdress characterised by draped fabric, emphasising the high social status of these figures. The accompanying fitted lid bears intricate decoration and a captivating finial. The primary function of the lekanis was to store various substances, such as perfumes, cosmetics, or precious oils, with a well-fitted lid to ensure their preservation.Size: 140mm x 100mm; Weight: 191gProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in an old European collection.
