Object Number: H4653

Collection: World Archaeology

Object Name: vessel

Local Name: column krater

Description: Apulian red-figure column krater decorated with double row of dots framing each panel, band of tongues above and weavy pattern below, the neck with a garland of ivy with berries and floral motifs, rays around the rim with double row of dots on the overhang, the handle-plates with palmettes. Panel on the belly depicts a profile female head decorated with added white paint on both sides. Each head has hair dressed in a beribboned kekryphalos (hair net) with a radiate stephane (headband or diadem), curls falling at the ear, wearing a pendant earring and beaded necklace.