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A GREEK BRONZE HANDLE
CIRCA 450 B.C.
The shaft with central midrib, at the top a palmette between rotelles, palmette either side for attachment to rim, the lower attachment plate in the form of a siren, wings outstretched, standing on openwork volutes and inverted palmette
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
CIRCA 450 B.C.
The shaft with central midrib, at the top a palmette between rotelles, palmette either side for attachment to rim, the lower attachment plate in the form of a siren, wings outstretched, standing on openwork volutes and inverted palmette
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
Provenance
European private collection; acquired in the late 19th Century by the grandfather of the present owner.
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