Cinerary urn decorated on the tank with a... - Lot 355 - Métayer-Mermoz Maison de Ventes aux Enchères Nevers

Lot 355
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Cinerary urn decorated on the tank with a... - Lot 355 - Métayer-Mermoz Maison de Ventes aux Enchères Nevers
Cinerary urn decorated on the tank with a mythological battle scene. It represents Eteocles and Polynices, both sons of the king of Thebes, in their fratricidal fight, framed by two furies. The lid is surmounted by a half-erect male figure wearing a plant crown. His bust rests on a cushion. He holds in one of his hands a phiale with omphalos. Etruscan art, 3rd-2nd century B.C. Terracotta, remains of polychromy. H_ 57.9 cm W_ 46.4 cm D_ 22.3 cm. With its certificate of thermoluminescence. Provenance : Former collection of Doctor Jean Lapouge (deceased in 1978), doctor who practiced in Nice between 1920 and 1960. Transmitted by descent. Expert : Marie-Margaux Cohen : 06.84.53.82.03
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