Campanian red-figure bell krater with Dionysian scene , Circa 4th Century BC
Conservation: Restored
Material: Pottery
Dimensions: 26 cm diam. and 26 cm high
Provenance: W. Larsen, London, UK 1964, Belgium private collection, acquired in 1990 by A. Maes, W. Smet acquired from the above in 2015, Brussels, Belgium
Documents: Attached thermoluminiscence test (TL)
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Wide-mouthed krater of inverted bell-shape with a tall foot, and two short loop handles on either side of the body. Decorated in black-glaze and red-figured scenes. Side A: A scene with a a satyr stands before her. Side B: On the reverse, two draped youths facing one another, one leaning on a staff. Large palmettes beneath each handle.
Campanian vase painting is one of the five regional styles of South Italian red-figure vase painting. It forms a close stylistic community with Apulian vase painting.
