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Terracotta Hydria painted by Primato, southern Italy, circa 330 BC

Offered by: Maison Cedric

Description
Terracotta hydria from southern Italy dating to circa 330 BC. Painted by Primato, a Greek artist active during the Lucanian period. The painter’s work is distinguished by elaborate vegetal ornamentation, with recurring palmettes and scrolling motifs, as well as the characteristic use of red pigment. The main scene depicts a young woman standing beside a pillar adorned with palmettes, dressed in a himation. The reverse and shoulder are decorated with palmettes and vegetal motifs characteristic of the painter’s vocabulary. Composed of three fragments, this hydria is representative of the ceramic forms produced in southern Italy during this period. A remarkable period piece, fully restored in our workshop.
Provenance : Collection E.S., Berlin, since 1994.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Creation Date:	-330
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	890199

Dimensions

H.	12.99 in;	Diam.	8.66 in;
H.	33 cm;	Diam.	22 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cedric, Alice and Damien are pleased to present our eclectic selection of 20th-century pieces, mainly from France, and from the 1940s to the 1970s. We curate our collection based on knowledge, intuition, and of course aesthetics. We restore all our pieces in house, and we truly care about design as much as our clients do. We are quite experienced in sourcing and international shipping, and we will be pleased to help you find the one-of-a-kind pieces you are looking for.

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