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An imposing ornamental terracotta vase in the ancient Greek black-figure style (Attic Style). Its generous size and the quality of …
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An imposing ornamental terracotta vase in the ancient Greek black-figure style (Attic Style). Its generous size and the quality of the carvings make it an excellent decorative accessory for classical settings or studies.
Subject and Style: The vase, with an elongated bottle-like shape (similar to an alabastron or lekythos), features rich figurative decoration running along the central body. On one side, a dynamic Greco-Roman wrestling scene (pancration) with athletes and a judge is depicted; on the other, a standing, draped mythological figure (probably Dionysus). The neck is adorned with a classic motif of stylized palmettes. The internal details of the figures are not only painted, but also sgraffito-engraved, a technique that gives depth to the design.
Material and Finish: Made of glazed terracotta in the black and ochre/orange tones typical of Greek pottery.
Technical Details and Condition:
· Type: Floor/Table Vase (Bottle Shape).
· Subject: Ancient Wrestling Scenes/Mythology.
· Materials: Engraved and painted terracotta.
· Period: Vintage (20th Century).
· Dimensions: Diameter 15 cm. Height 45.5 cm.
· Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The item is well preserved and shows only very light signs of aging that do not affect its overall aesthetics.
Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color shift in the photograph.
The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.
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- Dimensions
- 5.91ʺW × 5.91ʺD × 17.72ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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