A 19th/20th century whitewashed Medici-type urn, of campana form with the body relief moulded with classical figures above a pair of masks on opposing sides, 62cm diameter x 91cm high

The Medici vase is a marble krater that was sculpted in Athens in the first century BC. The vase is bell shaped and over 1.5 metres high. A krater is a vessel for diluting wine with water.

Condition Report

Ok, but whitewash very worn.

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