Apulian Red Figure Owl Skyphos, Apulia, South Italy, ca. 4th century BCE Jewelry - Necklaces Cosmetic overpainting along new material

Cosmetic overpainting along new material and break lines where necessary

This shift in aesthetic tastes is thought to have been influenced by the Emperor's favorite concubine

Strung on an 18-inch adjustable chain

The painted surface itself shows no large areas of overpainting and retains excellent preservation of original color and detail

Yolŋu describe them as "maḏayin" — a term that encompasses both the sacred and the beautiful

Apulian Red Figure Owl Skyphos, Apulia, South Italy, ca. 4th century BCE Jewelry - Necklaces Cosmetic overpainting along new materialThis elegant Apulian red figure skyphos is decorated with a pair of owls standing between stylized olive branches, a motif that evokes one of the most enduring symbols of the ancient Greek world. Rendered in the distinctive South Italian red figure tradition, the birds are shown frontally with large, watchful eyes and delicately detailed plumage, framed by vertical sprays of olive leaves. The restrained composition reflects the influence of Classical