RARE GREEK RED-FIGURE PELIKE WITH HOPLITE

Ca. 450 - 400 BC. A red-figure pelike with an ovoid body on a moulded foot, a short neck beneath a broad overhanging rim and two loop handles joining the neck to the shoulder. One side depicts a hoplite advancing to the right, wearing a crested helmet and holding a spear and large shield. The reverse depicts a draped youth standing with one arm raised and the other extended to the side. A band of laurel leaves encircles the neck. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1867,0508.1252. Size: 220mm x 160mm; Weight: 825g Provenance: London private collection; ex South German collection, European art market, 1980s–1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

Estimate:£600

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