8 - Marble stele, Greece, circa 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D.

Marble stele, Greece, circa 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D. A Greek marble grave stele, circa 2nd century B.C.–1st century A.D. Carved in relief with a funerary banquet scene depicting a man reclining on a kline, raising a wreath toward a seated woman, a tripod table bearing a jar with a small servant boy standing next to it, The worn inscription possibly reads: DIOSKOURIDES ZENO(B)IOU 38.5 cm high, 32 cm wide. The left side and base are missing. Footnotes: Provenance E. van Dijk (1942–2024) Collection, Netherlands, acquired circa 1960–1995. Literature Babesh, Vol. 47, 1972, “Fragment of a Greek grave stele from Turkey,” by H.E. Frenkel, pp. 147–148. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: W W The lot is bulky or has characteristics that require it to be picked up from a designated warehouse. Please refer to the section “Post-Auction Pickup and Storage” for more details. Please note that transfer and storage fees will be applied to any lot not picked up within 14 days of the sale date. Starting on the 15th day following the sale, storage fees will be the responsibility of the buyer. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com