Day 2 - Fine Art, Chinese, Jewelry & Antiques
Sun, Mar 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1312
Messapian Pottery Lebes Gamikos
Estimate: $350 - $700
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Messapian Pottery Lebes Gamikos
Ca. 500 BC. A lebes gamikos, an exceptional ceramic artifact, features an inverted bell-shaped body that tapers towards the base. Its distinctive design is complemented by a pair of horizontal strap handles symmetrically positioned on each shoulder, providing a firm grip for handling. The vessel showcases a mouth with a raised rim, adding an element of elegance and refinement. Resting on a flared small foot, the vessel exhibits a well-balanced and stable structure. Its exterior is embellished with decorative bands in bichrome, displaying a captivating combination of red and brown hues. The lebes gamikos was primarily used as a ritual container, employed in various religious and ceremonial practices. The vessel played a central role in weddings and marriage ceremonies, where it functioned as a symbolic representation of the marital union. It would typically contain sacred substances or offerings associated with the nuptial rituals, such as water, oil, or other ritualistic liquids.
Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly English private collection, according to the heirs possibly purchased in some auction or Art Gallery during 1970s-1980s.
Size: 4 x 4 x 4 1/2 in.
#1617 #G2
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