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Greek Zoomorphic Bronze Hydria Handle Attachment Greek Zoomorphic Bronze Hydria Handle Attachment Greek Zoomorphic Bronze Hydria Handle Attachment
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LOT 0063

Greek Zoomorphic Bronze Hydria Handle Attachment

CIRCA 5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.

2 in. (98 grams, 51 mm high).

Modelled as a skinned lion's head with fierce facial detailing; made for soldering to an articulated round handle.

Provenance

Private collection, Germany, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market 2010.

Literature

Cf. Furtwängler, A., Olympia. Die Ergebnisse der von dem Deutschen Reich veranstalteten Ausgrabung Band 4. 2 Bände (Textband, Tafelband), Asher, Berlin, 1890, pl.TL, no.839.

Footnotes

The handles were usually shaped as divinities or animals linked with gods (ie. lions for Herakles). A similar specimen can be seen in the Berlin Museum (inv.7491), from Athens.

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LOT 0063

Greek Zoomorphic Bronze Hydria Handle Attachment

Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

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