Apulian Red-Figure Panathenaic Amphora, Mid 4th century BC; height cm 37, diam. cm 10; The main decoration consists ...

Apulian Red-Figure Panathenaic Amphora, Mid 4th century BC; height cm 37, diam. cm 10; The main decoration consists of: on both main sides, a female head, in profile, with a sakkos with radiant elements, earrings and necklace. The secondary decorative patterns are composed by: large palmettes and tendrils under the handles; a wavy band wich frames the two heads; a stylized petals, a dotted ovules band under an opened palmetta, on the neck. Intact, only three chippings on lip, body and foot. Provenance: English private collection; formerly in the collection of Dr. W.M., Schweinfurt 1970s - 1980s.