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LOT 0077
Greek Attic Terracotta Lekythos with Battle Scene
500 B.C.
6 3/4 in. (270 grams, 17.1 cm).
With flared foot, broad shoulder an trumpet-shaped mouth, strap handle to the rear; painted frieze with scene of two warriors fighting on foot with spears, watched by four silhouetted spearmen with pointillé detailing.
Provenance
Acquired in Germany, 2006.
Private collection, Europe.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12382-226969.
Literature
See Haspels, C.H.E., Attic Black Figured Lekythoi, Paris, 1936 for over view; Beazley, J. D., Attic Black-Figure Vase-Painters, New York, 1978, pp.463-464, for type.
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LOT 0077
Greek Attic Terracotta Lekythos with Battle Scene
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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