Ancient Greece superb red-figure crater from the 4th...

A red-figure bell krater, dating from the 4th century BC and attributed to Magna Graecia. It features a bell-shaped body, a wide mouth with an everted rim, two upward-curving side handles, and a raised circular foot. The figures and ornamental motifs stand out against the black background in reddish tones, with details outlined by fine dark lines. The front shows a nude youth facing a woman dressed in a long tunic. The youth holds a tray and a small vessel, while the woman holds an elongated object vertically. Between them is a branching vegetal motif; other ornamental elements complete the scene. On the reverse are two figures wrapped in cloaks, facing each other, one of them leaning on a staff. Between them is a rectangular element, and above, a suspended ribbon. A border of meanders alternating with panels of cross-shaped motifs defines the lower part of the compositions. The contrast between the black surfaces and the reddish decoration highlights the silhouettes, gestures, and folds of the garments. Acquired from a French private collection, M.C in 1986. -The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as Spanish export license ( passport for European Union ) and TL test. IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA. For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %. Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.

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