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CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.
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A GREEK BRONZE SITULA
CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.
Of hammered sheet, the concave body with a rounded base, sharply carinated shoulders and a flaring rim, the handle-plates secured by two rivets on each side, with an ovolo molding in relief along its upper edge, fluted loops above, the bail handle fluted along its length, surmounted by a suspension ring, with foliate projections on either side, the ends threaded through the handle-plate loops, bent back and terminating in knob finials
17 in. (43.1 cm.) high
CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.
Of hammered sheet, the concave body with a rounded base, sharply carinated shoulders and a flaring rim, the handle-plates secured by two rivets on each side, with an ovolo molding in relief along its upper edge, fluted loops above, the bail handle fluted along its length, surmounted by a suspension ring, with foliate projections on either side, the ends threaded through the handle-plate loops, bent back and terminating in knob finials
17 in. (43.1 cm.) high
Provenance
Private Collection, Belgium; by descent, collected in the late 19th century.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 12 April 2000, lot 137.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 12 April 2000, lot 137.
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