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Red-figured Fish-Plate by the Robinson Painter, Campanian, 350-325 BC

Red-figured fish-plate by the Robinson Painter decorated with three breams.

Characteristic rendition of the eyes with a white border around the lower half. The parallel white lines of the pectoral fins raising diagonally from the bottom of the gills. The ventral fins running in the opposite direction.

A wave-pattern around the small overhanging rim. The central depression reserved.

D. 19.7 cm (7.75 in)

Intact. Fine quality and pristine preservation. Small shrinkage crack on the floor.

Sothebys London, May 1983 sale, lot no. 240.

Published as no. 9, p. 83 in: Ian McPhee, A.D. Trendall. Greek Red-figured Fish-plates. Basel 1987.

7800 USD