A FRAGMENTARY GREEK MARBLE LOUTROPHOROS INSCRIBED FOR KOLYMBAS, ATTIC, 1ST HALF OF THE 4TH CENTURY B.C. the body carved in low relief with a warrior attacking a fallen opponent, holding a shield on his left arm, raising a spear (originally painted) with his right hand, and wearing a chiton, cuirass, and helmet, his opponent wearing an exomis, raising his right arm behind his head, and supporting himself with his left arm, the Greek inscription ΚΟΛΥ-ΜΒΑΣ engraved above the warrior; foot restored in wood, neck and handles in plaster. Height as restored 105 cm; height of body circa 41 cm. To view the Shipping Calculator, please click hereCondition ReportFoot restored in wood (now partially split and formerly painted white), neck and handles in painted plaster.Both protrusions on either side of base carved in one piece with body and mostly undamaged.Body and relief scene well preserved, lightly weathered, and with white deposit in areas, which could be either calcification or remains of modern gesso used to blend body and restored parts together. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
A FRAGMENTARY GREEK MARBLE LOUTROPHOROS INSCRIBED FOR KOLYMBAS, ATTIC, 1ST HALF OF THE 4TH CENTURY B.C. the body carved in low relief with a warrior attacking a fallen opponent, holding a shield on his left arm, raising a spear (originally painted) with his right hand, and wearing a chiton, cuirass, and helmet, his opponent wearing an exomis, raising his right arm behind his head, and supporting himself with his left arm, the Greek inscription ΚΟΛΥ-ΜΒΑΣ engraved above the warrior; foot restored in wood, neck and handles in plaster. Height as restored 105 cm; height of body circa 41 cm. To view the Shipping Calculator, please click hereCondition ReportFoot restored in wood (now partially split and formerly painted white), neck and handles in painted plaster.Both protrusions on either side of base carved in one piece with body and mostly undamaged.Body and relief scene well preserved, lightly weathered, and with white deposit in areas, which could be either calcification or remains of modern gesso used to blend body and restored parts together. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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