Finely decorated on both sides with a framed design in yellow and white slip, comprising an intricate geometrical pattern, a band of laurel branches with berries and bands of vertical lines. Two applied handles. Exquisite. A sessile (meaning sitting) kantharos is an Athenian drinking cup characterized by a deep, cylindrical bowl and two vertical handles that do not extend above the rim. Unlike traditional, high-stemmed kantharoi, the sessile type features a low, moulded foot, providing enhanced stability. Size: 10.2 cm H - 4 inches Material: Terracotta Culture: Greek, Attic, c. 5th-4th Century B.C. Condition: Repaired Provenance: Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida, formed between 1972 – 2000. Reference: For another Attic sessile kantharos, cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, obj. no. 56.171.60. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK. Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.