Fish Plate – Faithful Reproduction from the Asteas-Python Workshop
This exquisite fish plate is a high-quality reproduction of an original masterpiece crafted in the Asteas-Python workshop, dating back to approximately 350–330 B.C., in Paestum, South Italy (Museum of Fine Arts Boston, No 1988.1120). The plate's interior features beautifully rendered marine life, including a bream, striped bream, red mullet, and shrimp, all swimming around a central depression. The meticulous details of the fish are highlighted by streaky dilute glaze and enhanced with yellow for the shrimp and delicate stripes on the fish. Finely added white accents bring out the fins, tails, gills, and mouths, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of the period.
Encircling the central depression is a refined wave pattern, accented by concentric circles, while a band of dots, suggestive of dicing, decorates the upper rim. The plate's overhanging rim is adorned with a delicate laurel wreath, adding a touch of elegance to this timeless design.
This reproduction captures the essence of the Late Classical or Early Hellenistic period, offering a glimpse into the artistry of ancient Greek ceramics from Magna Grecia.
Dimensions : H 5.0 cm, Max D: 23.5 cm