Attic White Ground,3 handle Hydria 36cm,Odysseus and the Sirens

Enhance your decor with an Ancient Greek attic White Ground Hydria with 3 handle .Hydria was a type of water-carrying vessel in Ancient Greece.

White-ground technique is a style of white ancient Greek pottery and the painting in which figures appear on a white background. It developed in the region of Attica, dated to about 500 BC

First Side: Odysseus and Sirens.Sirens were creatures from Greek mythology which enticed sailors to their destruction with their irresistibly beautiful singing. Their most famous appearance in literature is in Homer's Odyssey where the hero Odysseus, on his long voyage home following the Trojan War, successfully escapes their enchanting call.
Second Side:THE PURIFICATION OF ORESTES.
Orestes is purified of the crime of matricide at Delphi. The hero sits beside the omphalos stone with a sword in his hand. Apollo stands above him performing the rites of purification with the blood of a suckling pig. The god holds a branch of laurel in his other hand. He is accompanied by the goddess Artemis who wears a knee-lenght maiden's skirt and holds a pair of hunting spears. On the opposite side, the three Erinyes (Furies) are appeased, falling into a restful slumber. The ghost of Clytmenestra attempts to rouse them.
Net weight: 3 kgr(6,6lbr), Height:36cm (14in)

HAND MADE AND HAND PAINTED IN GREECE / SAFE PACKAGE
This product is accompanied by a certificated that are HAND MADE from the start to finish .From the moment being clay and gets up on the wheel, the banking in the furnace, the background creation,the strip the design, the decoration and the finish.We strive to capture and disseminate worldwide the style and culture of our ancestors .
The Philosophy of the Company is to create customers that are fully satisfied with the qualityy of our work, but also with our professionalism and consistency,with the aim of buying again and again.We have been shipped small and large orders at all over the world for many years since 1986. So we have the experience to take great care of the packaging. We use techniques that the vases travel very safely. We are next to each customer for any markings or clarification. So dont hesitate to contact with us ,before or after the order.
FREE TRACKING NUMBER
We need 1-3 business days to ship from Greece,and we will send you,immediately the tracking number of your shipment.About the Delivery time we have:
FREE AND FAST SHIPPING
DELIVERY TIME IN EUROPE: 1-6 Business days with DHL
DELIVERY TIME WORLDWIDE: 2-7 Business days with DHL.
This item is not for use.It is only for decoration!