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Apulian Red Figure Lekanis with Ladies of Fashion
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A Red-figure lekanis composed of a fitted lid with red-figure "ladies of fashion" in profile. This woman wears a saccos, a type of headdress characterised by its draped fabric, which indicates high social status. Jewellery and details enhanced with added white add complexity to the composition. Intricately painted palmettes are placed in between. The Handle forms an echinus shape and includes a black star painted at the base. The foot has a black glaze.
The primary function of the lekanis in ancient Greece was to serve as a storage vessel for various substances, such as perfumes, cosmetics, or precious oils. The well-fitted lid ensured the preservation of the contained substances, safeguarding their quality and longevity. Lekanides frequently appear as wedding gifts in scenes of bridal processions on red-figure vases as they were used to bring food and other gifts to ancient Greek brides. Vase painters in Apulia developed two major styles: the Plain style characterised by few figures, and the Ornate style, which featured multi-figure colourful scenes, lavish ornaments, and intricate floral compositions. The female heads that adorn this lekanis are an exquisite example of the Apulian Plain style. For more information about Apulian red-figure vases, see Trendall, A. D., & Cambitoglou, A., 1983, The Red-Figured Vases of Apulia, London.
Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in an old European collection.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Classical Greek (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Ca. 4th Century BC
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:London, GB
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