Lot 391
Greek Attic "Black-Figure" Kylix With Palmettes. Ca. 6th century-5th century B.C. Approximately 9.75 inches wide from handle to handle, and 2.7 inches high. Superb condition; intact with no noticeable repairs/restoration. This piece is a "Type B" form. It has a wide and shallow draft for the inner bowl, two attached, rounded and looping handles, and a slightly raised disk above the thick base disk. There is a solid black inner glaze, along with a dotted tondo within a tan reserve. Outer surface has two attractive, large black palmettes, which alternate between three black floral patterns. Estimate $1,000 - 1,400
Ex: Private German collection, ca. 1970s.
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| Realized $600 |
