LARGE ANCIENT GREEK BLACK-FIGURE LEKYTHOS
ATTICA, C. 5TH CENTURY B.C.
African & Oceanic Art, Natural History and Ancient Art
Auction: 30 July 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
painted ceramic, of slender form with cylindrical body tapering to a disc foot, narrow neck with everted mouth and a single strap handle joining shoulder to neck; the shoulder decorated with radiating tongues beneath a band of dots, the body with a figural scene in black-figure showing three draped figures in animated interaction, possibly engaged in a mythological or ritual context
Dimensions
22.8cm tall
Provenance
Acquired early 20th century by Captain William St George-Yorke (fl. 1910s), thence by descent. A short letter outlining the provenance and signed by the consignor will be provided to the winning bidder.