Vase (2) - Earthenware

Archaic Greek-style ceramic bowl, early decades of the 20th century, inspired by Corinthian production and Greek black-figure pottery. The decoration depicts Hercules in the act of facing the Nemean Lion, a subject belonging to the cycle of the hero’s twelve labors. The surface features a light terracotta-brown background with decorations in brown-black tones and ornamental motifs of archaic taste. The bowl is characterized by two lateral handles and a low circular base. Decorative object with an archaeological vibe, made as a historicist replica of models from ancient Greek ceramics. Dimensions: 18 cm in width × 13 cm in height. Generally good condition, with normal surface signs compatible with age. Replica in the ancient Greek style, not an archaeological artifact. Globular lekythos in ceramic in the ancient Greek style, early decades of the 20th century, inspired by Attic red-figure pottery. Body is globular, slender neck, flared lip, and vertical handle. The main decoration depicts a winged female figure, identifiable by iconography as a mythological figure of Nike/Victory, set in an ornamental composition of classical taste. The decoration is executed in red-figure on a black ground, accompanied by bands and vegetal and geometric motifs. The object constitutes a historicist, modern production replica inspired by Attic ceramic models, with particular attention to decorative rendering. Dimensions: 16 cm in width × 25 cm in height. Generally good condition, with normal surface signs compatible with age. Replica in the ancient Greek style, not an archaeological artifact.

Estimate:£292

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