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Attic Little Master band cup
decorated on both sides with a fierce lion flanked by men.
The lions with curled tails, raised forepaw, and open teeth-baring mouths. The
men clad in vividly decorated coats. Incised details, applied white and crimson
red.
Palmettes to either side of the handles. The interior with a reserved central
medallion. Tags underneath the base.
Published with Elsa Bloch-Diener, Katatalog Antike Kunst, May 1975, lot no. 138.
Beazley Archive Pottery database, vase no. 14868.
Foot and handle reattached. Fine condition, minor wear. Refined and delicate
miniature style. Excellent provenance.
H. 9.5 cm (3.75 in), D. 14 cm (5.5 in)
W. over handles 19.5 cm (7.7 in)
Ex Christie's London, 10th July 1974 sale, lot no. 107. Acquired by the Swiss
gallery owner Elsa Bloch-Diener and sold September 1982 to Swiss private
collection.
Comes with copies of the Christie's sale and the Elsa Bloch-Diener gallery
catalogue.
Sold
6500 USD |
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