Magnificent Twin-Handled Etruscan Amphora Attributed to Micali Painter ca. 525-500 B.C. Large Etruscan Amphora by Micali Painter 525-500 B.C. Double sided panels of black and red sirens are beautifully rendered as well as looming pairs of eyes and accented in ivy. The actual name of the prolific Etruscan black-figure vase-painter, is unknown. Nevertheless, consistent individual characteristics of style suggest a most unique talent. He is called the Micali Painter, having been named in honor of the Italian scholar who first published some of the vases he painted. This is a splendid example of his work Amphora stands 16" tall and has had expert museum grade restoration.
It was purchased in Frankfurt, Germany in the early 1960s.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 15,000
From the collection of Nancy and Earl Keefer.
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