Ancient Greek Boeotian Lekanis   Boeotia / 6th Century B.C. / Ceramic / W = 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in)   Boeotian lekanis with black-figure bird in the centre. The bird is strongly reminiscent of the orientalising style of the 7th century.   Condition: Repaired from fragments. Lid missing.   Provenance: Swiss private collection, Basel. Purchased from the art market Paris. Before that in french private collection Madame K.   Est.: 1’200 – 1’800 CHF / Start: 600 CHF