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An Attic Red-figured Lekythos — An Attic Red-figured Lekythos, circa early 5th century B.C.
An Attic Red-figured Lekythos

An Attic Red-figured Lekythos, circa early 5th century B.C.

This Attic red-figured lekythos dates to the early 5th century B.C. and exemplifies ancient Greek ceramic artistry. The vessel showcases the sophisticated red-figure pottery technique with figure decoration on a dark background.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 2, 2021

Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Lot 176

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An Attic Red-figured Lekythos, An Attic Red-figured Lekythos, circa early 5th century B.C.

This Attic red-figured lekythos dates to the early 5th century B.C. and exemplifies ancient Greek ceramic artistry. The vessel showcases the sophisticated red-figure pottery technique with figure decoration on a dark background.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Red and Black, Classical, Historical, Decorative, Vessel, Red-figure Pottery, Ceramic, Greek, Ancient, Figurative

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