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AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED LEKYTHOS
ATTRIBUTED TO THE CLASS OF ATHENS 581, CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
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AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED LEKYTHOS
ATTRIBUTED TO THE CLASS OF ATHENS 581, CIRCA LATE 6TH CENTURY B.C.
7 in. (17.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Anton (1921-2002) and Theresia (1945-2019) Dürr-Meienhofer collection, Zurich; thence by descent to current owners.
Exhibited
On loan to the Archaeological Collection of the University of Zurich 1992-2022.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Depicting a combat scene with two helmeted warriors, each with a spear and a round shield, flanked on either side with a draped attendant carrying a spear; lotus bud chain on the shoulders.