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Repaired from fragments with infill and over-painting along the repair lines. Areas of restoration includ top of wing and the meander band above. A small hairline fracture in this area where the area of restoration has "popped". Another circular area of restoration on her lower drapery. Another linear area of restoration running diagonally through the altar. A traingular section of restoration on the back of the vessel which as cracked and with a small chip. Antoher simialr at the top near the shoulder. Flaked chips around edge of rim. Minor nicks overall.
Label on the underside of foot reading "H.S. 121" referring to Harald Schmid and the reference from the 1967 publication. Another label on the shoulder reading "24A".
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Lot 25Sale 18863
ATTRIBUTED TO THE BOWDOIN PAINTER, CIRCA 475 B.C. AN ATTIC RED-FIGURED LEKYTHOS Estimate: GBP 6,000 - 8,000
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