Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
Animals, 1981, I, no. 101.
Animals, 1981, I, no. 101.
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CIRCA 540 B.C.
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AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE BAND CUP WITH PANTHERS, DEER AND HENS
CIRCA 540 B.C.
The central frieze with a grazing deer flanked by two heraldically posed panthers, the other side with similar felines flanking two confronting hens, palmettes at either side of the handles, the interior black glazed with reserved central circle, repaired and with ancient bronze plug in the centre
6 in. (15.1 cm.) high; 11½ in. (29.5 cm) diam. across handles
CIRCA 540 B.C.
The central frieze with a grazing deer flanked by two heraldically posed panthers, the other side with similar felines flanking two confronting hens, palmettes at either side of the handles, the interior black glazed with reserved central circle, repaired and with ancient bronze plug in the centre
6 in. (15.1 cm.) high; 11½ in. (29.5 cm) diam. across handles
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