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Apulian Red-Figure Pelike, c. 340-320 BC (ceramic)
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Apulian Red-Figure Pelike, c. 340-320 BC (ceramic)
3703238 Apulian Red-Figure Pelike, c.340-320 BC (ceramic)
by Greek School, (4th century BC); height: 40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of the Copenhagen Dancer. The obverse with Aphrodite in a chariot drawn by two winged Erotes, possibly Pothos and Himeros, one holding a thymiatherion in his left hand and touching the wrist of Aphrodite with his right, the other holding a phiale in one hand, and adding incense to the thymiaterion with the other, Aphrodite wearing a peplos that exposes her right side, holding a fillet in each hand, a youthful couple seated below, likely a bride and groom, the youth to the right, wearing a himation that exposes his torso, holding a laurel branch and lyre in one hand, and resting his elbow on the hand of his bride before him, his gaze angled up towards the approaching goddess, the bride in a chiton and himation, her face three-quarter frontal, laurel and flowering plants in the field, bands of palmettes and lotus buds, ovolo, and beach-nut pendants above; the reverse with a youth seated between two draped females, the youth nude but for a chlamys over his thighs, his long hair bound in a fillet, holding a phiale and a wreath, a nude spread-winged Eros above with a phiale and a wreath, flowers, rosettes and phialai in the field; a band of laurel centered by a rosette above; a band of meander with dotted crossed squared encircling below, palmette complexes below the handles, details in added white and yellow.); Photo eChristies Images; Greek, out of copyright
Media ID 22487054
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This print showcases an exquisite Apulian Red-Figure Pelike, dating back to the 4th century BC. Created by the Greek School, this ceramic masterpiece stands at a height of 40.6 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The front side of the pelike depicts Aphrodite riding in a chariot drawn by two winged Erotes, possibly Pothos and Himeros. One Eros holds a thymiatherion while touching Aphrodite's wrist, while the other adds incense to the thymiaterion using a phiale. Adorned in a revealing peplos, Aphrodite holds fillets in each hand as she gazes towards her approaching goddess form. Below this divine scene sits a youthful couple believed to be newlyweds. The groom wears an exposed torso himation and holds both a laurel branch and lyre with his bride resting her hand on his elbow. Their eyes are fixed upon Aphrodite's majestic presence. On the reverse side of the pelike, we find another intriguing composition featuring a seated youth between two draped females. The youth is partially nude but for his chlamys over his thighs and adorned with long hair bound by a fillet. He gracefully holds both a phiale and wreath. Above them hovers an enchanting spread-winged Eros also holding both phiale and wreath amidst flowers, rosettes, and phialai scattered throughout the field. With intricate details highlighted through added white and yellow accents, this remarkable artwork truly captures ancient Greek artistry at its finest.
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