Attic Black Figure, Red Figure and White Ground Pottery 

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Import Restricted since 2011.

Section I.C.2.d of Designated List in force since 2011.

These are made in a specific set of shapes (e.g. amphorae, kraters, hydriae, oinochoi, kylikes) decorative elements in reserve with background fired black (Red Figure), and multi-colored figures for drinking or pouring liquids. The very characteristic painted and incised designs depict human and animal figural scenes, rows of animals, and floral decoration.
Approximate dates: 8th century B.C. to 6th century B.C.

Example shown:
Attic White Lekythos depicting a dead warrior seated in front of his funerary stele between his wife and a young man
Material: Clay; Period: ca. 410 B.C.; Provenance: Eretria, Euboia; Place of Production: Attica; Dimensions: height - 48 cm.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens