Red-figured peliké showing on side A a woman seated on a sea - Lot 85

Red-figured peliké showing on side A a woman seated on a seat, dressed in a long chiton, draped in a cloak and adorned with jewels holding a mirror to a half-naked, crowned young man in front of her. Behind her, a standing woman, similarly dressed, holds a basket. Behind the young man, a nude, crowned Eros holds a crown and holds out a cup. Below Eros, a young woman seated on a rock holds a necklace. On side B, a woman dressed in a long chiton and adorned with jewels, seated on a rock, carries a box. In front of her, a beardless young man, draped in a cloak revealing his torso and leaning on a thin stick, hands her a crown. Behind her, a young woman dressed in a long chiton and adorned with jewels holds a palm. Two large palmettes are painted under the handles. The neck is decorated with a frieze of palmettes surmounting a frieze of ovals on side A, and a stylized plant frieze on side B. Below the scenes, a frieze of meanders. Orange terracotta with black glaze and white highlights. Neck and belly glued back together, with minor damage. Magna Graecia, Apulian workshop, first half of 4th century B.C. H, 41.5 cm