APULIAN BELL KRATER DEPICTING A SOLDIER. Ca. 380 - 350 BC. A red-figure bell krater with a wide, flaring rim, deep body, and a prominent pedestal foot. The vessel has two opposing upturned handles that emerge from the shoulder and curve inward. A continuous band of waves runs below the main scenes and below the rim. Below the handles, large palmettes with tall tendrils extending outward are symmetrically arranged. Side A depicts a scene of a soldier departing for war. The central figure, a nude male wearing only chlamys draped over his left arm, strides forward holding a long staff in his right hand. A shield leans to his right. Opposite him stands a female figure, draped in a long chiton and a himation, with hands raised in a gesture of farewell. Side B shows two female figures, draped in long garments, standing facing each other. Their postures are relaxed, and their gestures suggest engagement in dialogue. For similar subject see: Sotheby's, Ancient Sculpture and Work of Art, 5, July 2024, Lot 144. Size: 340mm x 360mm; Weight: 3.5kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.