A Classical Greek Attic Pottery Portrait Roundel c.5-7thC B.C sub-Religion & Relics a task depicted with supreme

a task depicted with supreme attention to detail that reflects the subject’s status and the painterly precision for which van Dyck is renowned

The premise of an evening bag has been around for centuries

and as such they could have been a spur of the moment creation on the move

useful and beautifully crafted piece

now presented as a decorative element and raised on a later stand

A Classical Greek Attic Pottery Portrait Roundel c.5-7thC B.C sub-Religion & Relics a task depicted with supremeOrigin: UnknownPeriod: 5th 7th Century B. CProvenance: The Collection of Caponini, purchased from Sotheby's 17 12 1997Date: c. 5 7thC B. C. Height: 0. 5Diameter: 5. 5The beautiful Greek style attic pottery portrait roundel, depicting a bearded classical figure in side profile, facing to dexter, within a stylised border, and surviving from 5thC 7thC B. C. The condition of the roundel is good throughout with only one chip to the reverse as photographed.