Cinerary urn decorated on the tank with a mythological... Lot 355
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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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