Large, red-figured examples of trefiol oinochoes juxtaposited. Dramatic coloration and glaze. The squat example on the left exibits a nude, helmeted warior (in profile) bearing a shield in his left hamd, the right hand holding a curved spear (?). The figure is enclosed within an ornate border. The example to the right represents a partial griffin (also in profile), an unidentifiable object in its mouth. The creature is enclosed ina n ornate border consisting of acanthus and stylized wavy symbols. A magnifincent plate!

Red figured example depicting three personages-r to l. Standing satyre, right arm extended holding a handle (?), theleft hand supporting an extravagant instrument (stylized harp?). He is closely followed by the god, Dionysus, clothed in a striped robe, holding a drinking vessel in his left hand, while in his right he carries a (?); He is followed by a wreathed, bearded individual, wearing a tunic, holding a sistrum (?) in his left hand, while grasping an unidentifiable object in his right.
A dramatic representation!

An enthroned Zeus holding sceptre in left hand, supporting on his lap a miniature Pallas Athene facing r., opposed by a standing female gesturing with her right hand raised, her left across her waist. A top border of egg and dart design.

A charging chariot driven by Bellerophone (?), pulled by a pair of red and white steeds charges toward a sympathetic Apollo. Enclosed within an ornate floral and acanthus border.

Black figured with white ground coloring representing two females flanking a bearded deity (?). All within an ornate border.

Black figured with white ground coloring showing three figures- a female flanked by two bearded satyrs. Stylized decoration, enclosed within an ornate border.

The top representation depicts a dancing scene (bacchanal) with five individuals- a comely maiden playing a double-pipe flute, flanked by dancing males, from the left, a bearded crowned diety holding a torch, to his right, a clean shaven youth also crowned. The maiden faces another bearded and crowned individual holding an unidentifiable object. The fifth youth dangles this object from his right hand. A bust of the youth is superimposed above.

The lower scene exibits a seated elderly diety covered in scales or feathers, extending his right hand in which he holds a wreath, his left holding a elaborate staff. The maiden bending over in front of him, holds forth a paten. Both individuals with elaborate detailing throughout. Enclosed in an ornate acanthus border and stylized waves.

The top scene shows two helmeted hoplites flanking an archer. Portions of two geese to right and left of scene. Topped by an ornate acanthus border.

Lower scene shows a seated, bearded and robed diety holding a horn in his right hand. He is flanked by two bearded satyres. Portions of two geese are to the right and left.

Tpo- A kneeling hoplite, facing l., flanked by two cloaked dorophoroi. Ornate border about.
Bottom- A youthful equestrian, flanked by the same dorophori. Within the same border.

Top- A wonderful processional with four wreathed males-two carrying staffs, another carrying a harp. The figure at the extreme right is bearded.

Bottem- Three figures in combat- to the right a centaur, with leopard skin draped over his back, he grabs his adversary's left bicep. In his right hand he wields a barbed limb. The central warrior is bearded wearing a Corinthian helmet. He grasps an inverted spear in his right hand, his left wields his decorated shield. The diety behind the warrior is probably Apollo, who clutches a spear and is wearing a flat hat. Scene is enclosed within a ornate border. Recommended!

A pair of late 18th- early Ninetheenth Century Female Heads. Red and Black Figure coloration facing right and left, respectively. Squared motifs with ornate headresses and wreathed black and white borders. 51/4" squares. Very nice!