Lot Essay
The scene shows the sun god Helios in his chariot, drawn by two winged horses, riding across the sky, a red sun in the sky above. For the scene, see "Helios" LIMC, Vol. 2, no. 8.
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CIRCA 525-475 B.C.
Details
AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED LEKYTHOS
CIRCA 525-475 B.C.
8 3/8 in. (21.1 cm.) high
CIRCA 525-475 B.C.
8 3/8 in. (21.1 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. Harald Schmid (1901-1970), Biel, Switzerland; thence by descent to present owner.
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