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An Attic Red-Figured Janiform Kantharos — An Attic Red-Figured Janiform Kantharos, attributed to the Syriskos Painter, circa 480-470 B.C.
An Attic Red-Figured Janiform Kantharos

An Attic Red-Figured Janiform Kantharos, attributed to the Syriskos Painter, circa 480-470 B.C.

An Attic red-figured janiform kantharos attributed to the Syriskos Painter, dating to approximately 480-470 B.C., featuring the distinctive two-faced form characteristic of this vessel type. This sophisticated piece exemplifies the refined red-figure technique of Classical Greek pottery.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I

December 6, 2022

Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

Lot 17

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An Attic Red-Figured Janiform Kantharos, An Attic Red-Figured Janiform Kantharos, attributed to the Syriskos Painter, circa 480-470 B.C.

An Attic red-figured janiform kantharos attributed to the Syriskos Painter, dating to approximately 480-470 B.C., featuring the distinctive two-faced form characteristic of this vessel type. This sophisticated piece exemplifies the refined red-figure technique of Classical Greek pottery.

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

Related themes

Classical, Ancient Greek, Kantharos, Greek Art, Red-Figured, Pottery, Ceramics