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LOT 483:
ATTIC BLACK FIGURE KYLIX WITH SWANS
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ATTIC BLACK FIGURE KYLIX WITH SWANS
Ca. 550 - 500 BC.An elegant Attic kylix (drinking cup). The vessel presents a classic form with a deep bowl upon a pedestal base and twin upturned loop handles. The kylix is decorated with swans and cows. On the sides of the handles are two stylised black and purple palmettes. This is a beautiful example, made to be associated with the celebratory ceremonies of the Dionysiac cult. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 03.24.31.Size: 375mm x 125mm; Weight: 360gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
