LARGE Ancient GREEK Pottery KYLIX Red Figure CUP RARE ! Start Price USD 1,695.00 Current Price USD 1,695.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 1,949.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 21, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location Beverly Hills, California See more about 'LARGE Ancient GREEK Pottery KYLIX Red Figure CUP RARE !' Description   Click picture to see actual image size. Rare Ancient Greek Red-Figure PotteryKylix ~ Wine Cup Ancient Greek ~ Magna GraeciaPaestum, S. Italy, Mid-4th Century BC Red-Figure Kylix. This large size signature shape cup is characterized by its raised footed base and rounded body. The elegant cup is punctuated by two delicate and graceful opposing horizontal handles which are angled everted vertically at the recurved ends. ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~The Tondo--central design of the cup interior--features a figure and target-type design with  the characteristic palmette and scroll design of the Paestum School at center with a broad circular border framing device.  Black glaze/slip covers the reds of the cup except for the underside.  Interestingly, the reserved underside features a border of fine incised dashes and concentric circles with the incised design accented with darker red pigment. ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ . ~Because the primary use for the kylix was at a symposium - a "drinking party", or symposion in Greek.  The almost flat interior circle on the interior base of the cup, called the tondo, was the primary surface for painted decoration in Red-figure styles of the 6th-4th century BC.As the representations would be covered with wine, the scenes would only be revealed in stages as the wine was drained. The shape of the kylix enabled the drinker to drink whilst recumbent, as was the case in the symposia. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Condition: Excellent; no repair; handles intact, little surface mineralization; only a few chips to rim. Rust deposits from contact from ancient iron utensil/item. Width: 10-7/8in. (27.6 cm) Handle to Handle.  Bowl Diameter: 8-1/4 in. (21 cm).Ex Private NYC Collection.Beautiful Rare Piece of Distinction!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC. OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed and comes with our gallery Certificate of Authenticity written guarantee. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 10 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. International payments accepted include PayPal, transfers.U.S. Shipping $35.00 Priority ~ Insurance included. International Shipping ~ Fully Insured ~ $55 Insured Priority Air International or $65 EXPRESS Mail International.. Good Luck!!! NO RESERVE Click here to view my other auctions.   Place a Bid!