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LOT 0563
Greek to Post Medieval Artefact Group
5TH CENTURY B.C.-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 3 in. (150 grams total, 20-77 mm).
Comprising: various decorated vessel fragments, a flint scraper, a clay pipe bowl and a stem, and other items. [17, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a deceased estate, UK.
Acquired on the UK art market.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Gerhard, E., Auserlesene Griechische Vasenbilder, Hauptsachlich Etruskischen Fundorts, erster Theil Götterbilder Berlin, 1840, plate X, for a similar chariot scene.
FootnotesAmong the fragments of Greek vases one can notice some beautiful depictions of horses' legs (Attic black figures on a red background), probably from a chariot scene. Also noteworthy is the fragment of Geometric pottery with spiral.
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