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Bell-Krater

Artist: attributed to Altamura Painter (475 - 450 BC)

Location: British Museum

Date: 470-460 BC

Materials: terracotta

Dimensions: 47 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £500 (Total: £2,000)

Vendor: Sotheby's

Review number: 2044 (1961)

Description:
A red figured bell-krater or mixing bowl for wine and water. Bowl with thick rim and two rectangular handles. On one side, two soldiers in full armour, on other two youthful revellers dancing to flute-girl.

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