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Head of Hermes or Perseus to the
right. The winged pilos helmet with dotted feathers; the offset bottom of the
helmet spotted.
The head with a short nose, mouth with protruding lower lip, heavy chin. A large
mass of hair on the temple. A vegetal ornament in front of the head. Behind a
dotted point. A reserved base below.
The eye, the base of the helmet and the wings are rendered with relief-line.
Lekythos of wide bell mouth, low neck, flat shoulder and cushion-shaped body.
For a related head on a flattish squat lekythos, cf. CVA Mainz, Universität 2,
32-33, Beilage 8.5, pl. (3108) 19.4-6. Beazley Archive vase 43228.
Hermes was the messenger of the gods, Perseus instead a legendary figure who
beheaded the gorgon Medusa.
Outstanding quality and condition. Intact, except for few reattached chips.
H. 6 cm (2.4 in)
Ex Munich private collection, acquired before 1976.
2200 USD |
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