Red-figure Gnathia ware Kantharos, Apulia, 4th century B.C
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A Gnathia ware red-figure Kantharos. Apulia, circa 4th century B.C. The typical form kantharos raised on a tall pedestal foot, with a pair of high-swung handles extending above the lip of the pot, each side decorated with a profile female head to left, her hair tied back in a sakkos, wearing necklace and long pendant earring, details in added yellow and white. Height 14.5 cm, width 14 cm
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