Red Figure Vases

Red Figure, Skyphos, R132

Style: Greek Red Figure Style

Function: A drinking vessel.

Figures: The Athenian Greek owl depicting wisdom with olive spring on either side.

Size: 10 cm (4 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Cinochoe, R145

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.  

Function: The cinochoe was used for pouring wine. 

Figures: Eros (god of love) and brothers in flight. His brothers were Deimos (fear, Phobos (panic) and Harmonia (harmony)  

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Copyright © 2020 Sigma Classic Vases - All Rights Re

Red Figure, Amphora, R141

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: Greek goddess Athena and the Trojan horse (Dourios hippos). 

Size: 20 cm (8 inches) high  

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver  

Red Figure, Krater,  R133

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.

Function: A Greek krater was specifically designed to dilute wine with water before serving. 

Figures: Eros was the Greek god of love, or more precisely, passionate and physical desire. Without warning he selects his targets and forcefully strikes at their hearts. His Roman counterpart was Cupid. 

Size: 25 cm (10 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Krater, R131

Style: Greek Red Figure Style

Function: A Greek krater was specifically designed to dilute wine with water before serving. 

Figures: Achilles and Ajax playing a board game before the Trojan war.

Size: 22 cm (8 1/2 inches) high  

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Lekythos, R128

Style: Greek Red Figure Style

Function: The Greek Lekythos is a specific vessel used for storing oil. 

Figures: Apollo with his lyre and Artemis with her hind

Size: 25 cm (10 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Amphora, R126

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: The Apulian red figure nestoris depicts Pelopas with two horses in the sky 

Size: 33 cm (13 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background.  

The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Amphora, R121

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: Athena with shield

Size: 25 cm (10 inches) high}

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

 Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Pyxis, R204

Style: Red Figure Style.  

Function: Pyxis wares were used by women to hold their cosmetics, trinkets and/or jewelry.
Figures: Wedding of Peleus and Thetis
Size: 15 cm (6 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greeceand signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making.  

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund
All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Pelike, R113

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.

Function: A pelike was a one-piece ceramic container similar to an amphora and was probably used for storing wine. 

Figures: Demeter presided over the cycle of life and death and was also goddess of the harvest.

Size: 25 cm (10 inches) high 

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Copyright © 2020 Sigma Classic Vases - All Rights Reserved.

Red Figure, Pyxis, R102 Small

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.

Function: A pyxis was often used as a cosmetic container or as a gift for brides, given by their fathers on their wedding day and filled with cosmetics, trinkets and/or jewelry.

Figures: Figures involve preparation and arrangement for wedding. Shows back and front figures on Pyxis.. 

Size: 15 cm (6 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Copyright © 2020 Sigma Classic Vases - All Rights Reserved

Red Figure, Pyxis, R102 Large

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.
Function: A pyxis was often used as a cosmetic container or as a gift for brides, given by their fathers on their wedding day and filled with cosmetics, trinkets and/or jewelry.
Figures: Figures involve preparation and arrangement for wedding. Shows back and front figures on Pyxis..
Size: 22 cm (9 inches) high
Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making.

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance
All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund
All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Copyright © 2020 Sigma Classic Vases - All Rights Reserved.

Red Figure, Hydra, R207

Style: Greek Red Figure Style.
Function: A hydra was a vessel for storing water.
Figures: Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. Ganymede was a divine hero whose homeland was Troy and was the most beautiful of mortals.
Size: 25 cm (10 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making.

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance
All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund
All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Copyright © 2020 Sigma Classic Vases - All Rights Reserved.

Red Figure, Amphora, R109

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: Greek maiden receiving wedding present. 

Size: 25 cm (10 inches) high  

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver  

Copyright © 2020 Sigma Classic Vases - All Rights Reserved.

Red Amphora, Amphora, R108

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: Olympic runners 

Size: 23 cm (9 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making.

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Pyxis, R827

Style: Greek Red Style.  
Function: A lidded pyxis was generally used as a cosmetic container or as a gift for brides on their wedding day and filled with cosmetics, trinkets and/or jewelry.  

Figures: Ancient Greek wedding. 

Size: 22 cm (9 inches) high 

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background.  The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making.  

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund All vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver 

 

Red Ficure, Belly Amphora, R101

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures:  Pankration, ancient Greek sports event that combined boxing and wrestling, introduced at the XXXIII Olympiad (648 BCE . Greek Olympic runners on reverse.

Size: 23 cm (9 inches) high

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making.

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 to 60 days to deliver 

Red Figure, Amphora, R549

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: Greek suitor and maiden. 

Size: 25 cm (10 inches) high  

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver  

Red Figure, Albastion, R928

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: Greek bride receiving gifts.

Size: 30 cm (12 inches) high  

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver  

 

Figure Red, Amphora, R141b

Style: Greek Red Figure Style. 

Function: The amphora was commonly used to store various foods and drinks. 

Figures: Greek goddess Athena with shield and horseman  on reverse. 

Size: 20 cm (8 inches) high  

Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 530 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background. The pottery process follows the technique and style used by the ancients and every object is individually hand thrown terracotta, hand-shaped, and hand-painted in detail in Greece and signed by an artist skilled in the art of ancient Greek pottery making. 

Information

  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic Vases and pottery are collectible works of art. Each vase includes a Certificate of Title and Authenticity with a registration number for identification.
  • Pricing of vases is determined by the skill of the artist (hand made and painted in Greece and not mass produced), size of the vase, shape of vase and original clay material used.
  • Giannis Vasileios Hellenic VasesTM are hand made and painted in Athens, Greece  

IMPORTANT: Do not use for drinking or storing foods or liquids. For collecting and decorating only.

Shipping also includes insurance

All items may be returned within ten (10) days for a full refund

Vases are hand made and painted. Out of stock product (back order) may take 30 days to deliver  

Copyright © 2020 Sigma Classic Vases - All Rights Reserved