Description
VOTIVE BUCKET Greek art from Sicily, 5th century B.C. Bronze Diam. 22,5 cm ; Depth 4,5 cm Provenance Former collection of Baron Giudice, late 19th century Former Gérard Wahl-Boyer collection (1947-2014) European private collection The central tondo formed by a panther's head (lost wax casting). Decoration around ivy leaves. The more hollow part, decorated in relief with vine stems. On the edge, a palmette frieze. On the reverse side, old labels of collections. Very nice conservation. A Southern mediterranean greek bronze votive shield. The central tondo formed by a panther's head (lost wax casting). Decoration around ivy leaves. The more hollow part, decorated in relief with vine stems. On the edge palmette frieze. On the reverse, old collection labels. Ca. 5th century B.C.
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VOTIVE BUCKET Greek art from Sicily, 5th century B.C. Bronze Diam. 22,5 cm ; Depth 4,5 cm Provenance Former collection of Baron Giudice, late 19th century Former Gérard Wahl-Boyer collection (1947-2014) European private collection The central tondo formed by a panther's head (lost wax casting). Decoration around ivy leaves. The more hollow part, decorated in relief with vine stems. On the edge, a palmette frieze. On the reverse side, old labels of collections. Very nice conservation. A Southern mediterranean greek bronze votive shield. The central tondo formed by a panther's head (lost wax casting). Decoration around ivy leaves. The more hollow part, decorated in relief with vine stems. On the edge palmette frieze. On the reverse, old collection labels. Ca. 5th century B.C.
