Archaic Period, 6th century B.C.. Broad, gently curved strap handle with raised lateral borders, low-relief image of a hoplite wearing a crested Corinthian helmet and gripping a tall spear, belt with kopis; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar handles on a krater in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.16.174.8. 333 grams total, 23.7 cm including stand (9 3/8 in.).
Private collection, New York, thence by descent. with Antiquarium Limited, New York, 1981.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |