A GREEK BRONZE SITULA, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C. Lot n° 46

Of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with a band of finely chased chevrons beneath the flattened rim, with two acanthus-shaped handle attachments extending from the rim, each pierced with double loops for the hooked knob terminals of the two flattened arched handles. 30 cm. height, including handles. CONDITION Small area of the body has been restored. PROVENANCE A European private collection, previously in an old german collection before 1970s. LITERATURE Cf. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, exhibition catalogue 1978, no. 332.