Attic red-figure column krater by the Agrigento Painter. Three youths with wreaths at a komos (procession after a carousal). The first carries a lyre (barbiton) and turns towards his singing companions. The central figure holds a staff, the last one holds an amphora and swings a torch. Rev: Three draped youths. Ca. 460-450 BC. H. 14 1/2 in. (36.7 cm). $62,500 © Royal-Athena Galleries. 

Provenance: Ex C. R. collection, Nordrhein-Westfahlen, Germany.

Literature: For the painter see CVA, München 2, 14f. pls. 70-72

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