Greek Attic Black-Figure Lekythos with Mercury, ex. Christies, c. 5th Century B.C.

(Greek Lekythos)

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Item No.
33.37257
Culture
Greek, c. 5th Century B.C. 
Item Details.
Decorated in black slip with deeply incised details with the figure of Mercury wearing characteristic winged boots, a bearded man and two draped female figures. Exquisite.

Provenance: Previously acquired Christie's 3 July 1996, Lot 187 from the previous owner; ex Bellmans auction, West Sussex.

Size
20.5 cm H - 8 1/16 inches
Material
Terracotta 
Condition
Disk base broken and repaired. 
Categories
Greek
Price.
US$ 2000
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