.jpg?w=1)
CIRCA 550-500 B.C.
Details
A CHALCIDIAN BLACK-FIGURED NECK AMPHORA
CIRCA 550-500 B.C.
Decorated on each side with two registers, the top register with central standing siren with wings outstretched, her head turned back, flanked on either side by a seated panther with curling tail, rosettes in the field, the lower register with a central palmette and lotus flower design flanked on either side with a horse and rider wearing a short tunic and carrying a spear, with two birds perched on the scrolling palmettes, rays around the foot, details in added white and red
11 in. (28 cm.) high
CIRCA 550-500 B.C.
Decorated on each side with two registers, the top register with central standing siren with wings outstretched, her head turned back, flanked on either side by a seated panther with curling tail, rosettes in the field, the lower register with a central palmette and lotus flower design flanked on either side with a horse and rider wearing a short tunic and carrying a spear, with two birds perched on the scrolling palmettes, rays around the foot, details in added white and red
11 in. (28 cm.) high
Provenance
Private collection, UK, acquired 19th Century; and thence by descent to the present owner.
Brought to you by
Francesca Hickin
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.