Handle
Greek, 5th century BC
Bronze.
H 11.6 cm
Handle of an oinochoe cast with a lion‘s head in the centre and two lions at the rim. The tails of the outer lions form the frame for the thumb rest. Incised details for mane, face, paws and coat. At the base a palmette. The handle was attached with pins to the vessel. Intact.
cf.
The British Museum number: 1975,0416.62
Münzen und Medaillen AG Basel, Kunstwerke der Antike, auction 70, 14.November 1986, no. 119
Provenance
German private collection Dr. F. K., acquired 1998 on the Swiss art market.
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
Price
€ 1.200
Item
7378