Amphore à figures rouges de type de Nola

NO LIVE AUCTION ON THIS LOT. To bid by phone, a deposit of 10 000 euros is required. NO LIVE BIDS ON THIS LOT To bid by phone on this lot, a deposit caution of 10 000 euros is requested. A trifid handle, presenting on the A side a richly adorned hoplite. He is wearing a helmet with a very long crest and large paragnathides. He is wearing a short skirt decorated with dots and triangles, a black cuirass covered with a finely draped cloak and tightened at the waist. His sword, still in its scabbard, is visible on his right. He protects his assault with a long spear and a circular shield (aspis). The shield is covered with a piece of leather decorated with two prophylactic eyes. This piece ends with thick trimmings. The legs are covered by cnemids. On the reverse side, a slinger in a short tunic, protected by a cap and a beast's skin, is shown as a shield. Orange terracotta with black glaze Greece, Attic workshop, attributable to the painter Nikon, c. 475-425 BC Ancient label indicating "379". H. 33cm