Lot Essay
As with lot 428, the Cretan influence can be seen on this cup with its choice of shell motives.
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LATE HELLADIC III, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A MYCENEAN THREE-HANDLED CUP
LATE HELLADIC III, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY B.C.
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) diam. excl. handle
LATE HELLADIC III, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY B.C.
4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.) diam. excl. handle
Provenance
Dr. Harald Schmid (1901-1970), Biel, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1967; thence by descent to present owner.
Literature
Kunst der Antike aus Privatbesitz Bern, Biel, Solothurn: Zentralbibliothek Solothurn, (exhibition cat.), 1967, p. 18, no. 60, pl. 5.
Exhibited
Solothurn, Zentralbibliothek, Kunst der Antike aus Privatbesitz Bern-Biel-Solothurn, 21 October-3 December 1967.
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