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Monumental and Exceptional Greek Krater from the 3rd century…
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Monumental and Exceptional Greek Krater from the 3rd century…
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Estimate €7,500 - €22,500
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Description
Monumental and Exceptional Greek Krater from the 3rd century BC with Medusa and Handles topped with Deities, Magna Graecia, in terracotta
Monumental Canosan krater with figures of Medusa and deities, Canosa, Italy. Late 4th - 3rd century B.C. Approximate dimensions: 75 x 50 x 50 cm. An exceptional large-format piece from Canosa di Puglia, in southern Italy, a region culturally integrated into the sphere of Magna Graecia.
This monumental terracotta krater, dated between the late 4th and 3rd centuries B.C., presents a rich relief iconography centered on the figure of Medusa, a protective and apotropaic divinity in the Greek imagination, accompanied on the handles by sculpted representations of deities that reinforce the ceremonial and symbolic character of the piece. The krater's body, rounded and with a flat base, corresponds to the type known as large Canosan askos, characteristic of the funerary production of Canosa.
On the front, a large Medusa head in relief stands out, with thick curls, a slightly open mouth, and prominent eyes.
Its monumentality, formal refinement, and rich iconography make it an outstanding testament to Hellenistic sculptural ceramics from southern Italy. Provenance: Important European private collection. Authenticity guaranteed, including Carbon-14 dating certification. Reference bibliography: Maggi, Stefano (2007). Greece, The Treasures of Ancient Civilizations. Barcelona: RBA Libros. ISBN 978-84-7901-027-0, Boardman, John (1993). The Oxford History of Classical Art. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198143869, Cook, Robert Manuel (1986). Greek Art. Penguin. ISBN 0140218661.
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About the sale
GRAND JUNE AUCTION HAUTE EPOQUE EUROPEAN AND COLONIAL FINE ART
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06/17/2026 at 3:00 PM
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