Man Woman Dancing Lekythos Greek Vase Red Figure Imported from Greece 23H
This Attica Lekythos Greek Vase illustrates a Man and Woman Dancing. It is based on a Greek vase original pattern from circa 510 BC, copy signed by P. Vaglis. The woman is wearing a beautiful dress and elaborate headpiece. She plays the castanets. The dress may be a costume, for it is quite different from the usual tunic that women of the period are usually depicted wearing. Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry with a pewter seal. PN 4576 Measures 23 in H x 7 in W x 7 in L. Weighs 7 - 8 lbs. This vase is no longer manufactured. As such, it is a treasure like the famous original. The painted details have a recently unearthed finish. Our vase is already over 20 years old! ABOUT GREEK VASE PAINTING IN THE RED FIGURE STYLE:In about 530 B.C., the red figure techniques of painting were invented in Athens. The effect is the reverse or negative of the black figure. The figures are drawn in outline while the bac