Lot Essay
The scene is said to represent part of the Athenian-Persian battle of 490 B.C.
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MID-2ND CENTURY B.C.
Details
AN ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA CINERARY URN
MID-2ND CENTURY B.C.
The front of the rectangular urn modelled in relief showing a battle scene with figures in combat, the additional lid with draped figure of the deceased, reclining with head raised on pillow
11 in. (28 cm.) long
MID-2ND CENTURY B.C.
The front of the rectangular urn modelled in relief showing a battle scene with figures in combat, the additional lid with draped figure of the deceased, reclining with head raised on pillow
11 in. (28 cm.) long
Provenance
American private collection; acquired Christie's London, 10 July 1987, lot 165.
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