Rare large Greek Apulian Xenon olpe, circa 325 BC

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Rare large Greek Apulian Xenon olpe, circa 325 BC

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Koelman Antiques
Winterthur
Switzerland

Euro 550

Rare large Greek Apulian Xenon olpe, circa 325 BC

Rare large ancient Greek Apulian Xenon olpe, circa 325 BC. The body is painted with pinkish orange-red color slip: radiating vertical stripes on the shoulder, the central frieze with olive leafs, a horizontal band with chevrons below. Height: 16.4 cm. Wonderful intact condition. No chips, no cracks, no restorations. Some wear of the paint in places. One small hairline to the rim. Purchased on the Dutch art market.