{"product_id":"ancient-campanian-red-figure-bell-krater-with-satyr","title":"Ancient Campanian Red-Figure Bell Krater with Satyr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampanian Red-Figure Bell Krater with Satyr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagna Graecia, South Italy | Ca. 350–300 BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampanian red-figure bell krater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the 4th century BC and produced in the Greek colonies of southern Italy. The vessel features a broad flaring rim, deep bell-shaped body, twin horizontal handles, and a tall tapering stem terminating in a molded circular foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal side depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enude satyr in animated movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shown in three-quarter view with one arm raised. The reverse presents a youthful draped figure wearing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehimation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, standing in profile. Both scenes are framed by elaborate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epalmettes and vegetal scrolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a running wave motif decorating the upper border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe krater retains an attractive ancient surface with areas of wear, mineral deposits, and losses to the painted decoration consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Private London collection; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; formerly in the collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD. Bogaerts, Brussels, 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cleared against the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Loss Register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e database and accompanied by a confirmation letter. Also accompanied by a historical report from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlessandro Neri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Cultural Heritage specialist, Florence, Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\" in height \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54218579116329,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/E5901DE7-6C4A-4642-94F9-31158C9C89AE.jpg?v=1790132907","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/ancient-campanian-red-figure-bell-krater-with-satyr","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}