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A FALISCAN RED-FIGURE LEKANIS
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| C. 380-360 B.C. This charming example of a red-figure lekanis consists of two parts: a shallow lid with a large, flat knob which was often turned over and used as a plate, coupled with a small shallow bowl, two ribbon-like horizontal handles, a low footed base, and a rim with a ledge to receive the lid. The lid of this vessel is decorated with four female figures and Eros, the Greek god of love. Professionally restored in excellent condition. 8.98 inches (22.8 cms) high;13.9 inches (35.4 cms) diameter Worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority ******** This gorgeous red-figure Lekanis comes from the Faliscan region of central Italy, to the northwest of Rome. Neighbors of the Etruscans, their culture was extremely similar but still distinct from that of the Etruscans. Today the Faliscan people are best remembered for their language, which was believed to be very similar to Latin. So similar, in fact, that scholars believed the language was displaced by Latin in the years after Falerii, the Faliscan capital, was conquered by the Romans in 241 B.C. | |||||
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