C. 360 BC. Ancient Greek. A rare red figure terracotta krater with a broad rim, bell-shaped body flanked by two lug handles, and a pedestalled ring foot. Side A depicts a cloaked female figure holding a branch and a circular object, perhaps a drum, who follows a nude male, who holes a staff and a bucket. Side B features a sacrifice scene comprising two figures holding staffs who stand either side of a flame-topped altar. The scenes are separated by vegetal motifs and are framed by a wave frieze (above) and a geometric spiral frieze (below) running around the whole of the vessel. Ancient wine was considerably stronger than its modern counterparts and often had to be mixed with water, spices and honey in kraters like this one order to make it less potent. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot. Excellent condition.Size: L:390mm / W:400mm ; 11kg; Provenance: From an important British collection of Mr. C.S.; originally acquired in the 1980s on the UK/European art markets.