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INTERIOR DESIGN COLLECTION
Assorted Black, Red, and White Figure Vase Reproductions
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Geometric Greek Vase with Horses
Geometric Greek Vase with Horses, In the early 8th century, the artist has begun to admit figure decoration to his vases, and marks the introduction of the most fundamental element in the later tradition of Classical art, the representation of men, gods, and animals. Several warriors with horses are depicted on this Geometric Vase. The remainder of the ground is covered with varied geometric patterns, which encircle the piece at the top and bottom. Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry with a pewter seal, and measures 9.25" x 6" x 6". 4690, $195
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Funerary Geometric Vase
Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry with a pewter seal, and measures 24.5” x 12.5”. 4249, $1895
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Oracle of Delphi Greek Vase
450 B.C.This lovely kylix shows the oracle of Delphi reading the signs and portents for Aegeas. The Oracle went by the name of Pythia, as she was embodiment of the Pythian cult, based on the snake Python, son of Mother Earth. The Oracle would sit on a tripod over a fissure in the earth and bathed in rising vapors, go into a trance from which she could advise and warn. This kylix pictures Pythia peering into her bowl which might have contained leaves floating in a liquid, or sacrificial animal organs. Aegeas (Aegeus) was King of Athens, father of Theseus who went to fight the Minotaur. Prior to conceiving Theseus, Aegeas consulted the Oracle at Delphi on a male heir. She gave him the cryptic advice: " Do not loosen the bulging mouth of the wineskin until you have reached the heights of Athens." Aegeas eventually married and celebrated his honeymoon in a drunken state, from which union Theseus was born.
This Red Figure Oracle of Delphi Greek Kylix Vase is made from terracotta, multicolor finish, and measures 7" W x 3" H. 6449, $159
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Two Athletes Running Lekythos Vase
This Attica Lekythos is from 560 BC. The beauty and grace of the male form is shown in this depiction of two athletes running. They are followed by Eros, who carries a ribbon; perhaps a victory ribbon for the winner. It is unlikely they are running in a stadium, a race comprised of a single length of a track, was the only event that the first thirteen Olympics. Running was always performed barefoot in the ancient Olympic games. The original vase can be found in the National Museum of Bologna, Italy. This vase is no longer manufactured, once sold, it is gone forever. The painted details have a “recently unearthed” finish. This vase measures 16.5”H x 5”W x 5”L. 4577, $535
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Pompe Dressing for Dionysian Festival Greek Vase
350 bc. This famous vase is housed in the Metropolitan Museum in New York. It depicts a woman, Pompe, dressing for a Dionysion festival. Pompe represents the spirit of the festival or procession. Her turned head indicates the affection she feels for Dionysos. She is dressing, pulling on her drape and holding two twigs, joined at the top with a round object, possible a jewel. On her head is a delicate crown of myrtle.
The basket is for the procession. The god Dionysos looks on fondly from his throne, probably symbolizing his love for festivals dedicated to him. The flying demi-god Eros ties his sandals, perhaps readying himself to deliver a message of love to festival participants.
The vase has a beautiful tre-foil mouth, and looks like an elegant pitcher for a banquet.
This Red Figure Pompe Dressing for Dionysian Festival Greek Vase is made from terracotta, in a multicolor finish, and measures 10" H. 6450, $354
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Poseidon and Amymone Black Figure Vase
AMYMONE (the "blameless" one) was one of the Danaides, the fifty daughters of King Danaus. Amymone did not assassinate her Egyptian husband on their wedding night, as her 49 sisters did.
The family migrated from Libya in North Africa to Argos in the Greek Peloponnesos. The new land was parched by drought, so Danaus sent his daughters in search of water.
Amymone fell asleep on her expedition in search of water, and was surprised by a satyr. She invoked Poseidon, who appeared and cast his trident at the satyr, which however struck into a rock, so that the Satyr escaped. Poseidon, after ravishing the maiden, bade her draw the trident from the rock, from which a threefold spring gushed forth immediately, which was called Lerna. Her son by Poseidon was called Nauplius, "the navigator," who gave his name to the port city of Argos. The story of Amymone was the subject of one of the satyric dramas of Aeschylus.
Her attribute is a water pitcher.
Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry, and measures 11.5"H x 5"D. GT-35, $155
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