Lot Essay
Cf. Comstock and C. Vermeule, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Bronzes in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston, 1971, p. 332-333, no. 469
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A ROMAN BRONZE 'BOXER' RELIEF HANDLE FROM AN OINOCHOE
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
With scene of two dwarves boxing or wrestling, the standing figure, whose right leg is being firmly held, holding the top-knot of his opponent while about to deliver a blow with his right hand, with umpire standing to the right and Herm to their left, the bar above decorated with relief of a lion-head, with hooked bucket below, a chopper, and the profile head of an athlete or theatrical mask facing left
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
With scene of two dwarves boxing or wrestling, the standing figure, whose right leg is being firmly held, holding the top-knot of his opponent while about to deliver a blow with his right hand, with umpire standing to the right and Herm to their left, the bar above decorated with relief of a lion-head, with hooked bucket below, a chopper, and the profile head of an athlete or theatrical mask facing left
5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high