Greek Archaic Bronze Attachment - Duck Motif
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Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A cast bronze attachment for a vessel - probably a lid - with a seated duck (or possibly swan/goose) on one side. The shape is a half circle, with a rectangular projection from one side - like viewing an axe-head in profile. The duck/swan is a repeated motif in Greek tableware, although its meaning is not entirely clear. The swan played a complex role in Greek mythology - as the attribute of Aphrodite and Apollo, said to sing a song of unearthly beauty as it dies, and as the form assumed by Zeus to ravish Leda, mother of Helen of Troy. Comes with custom stand. Size: 3.1" W x 3.5" H (7.9 cm x 8.9 cm); height on stand: 3.55" (9 cm).
Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
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#121630
Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#121630
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Tiny loss to tail of duck. Smooth, dark patina over entire surface.
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Greek Archaic Bronze Attachment - Duck Motif
Estimate $500 - $750
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