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THBGreek Geometric Bronze Attachments + Labryses (4)
Lot 11
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Greece, Geometric Period, ca. 8th to 7th century BCE. A quartet of cast bronze flat attachments, two of which are labryses, the other two of which depict horses in profile atop wheels. The two with horses both have incised concentric circles on their faces, believed to be a ward against the evil eye. The labrys, a double-headed axe, has a fascinating history - in Crete it is not a weapon, but instead is shown carried by goddesses rather than gods. The form is also associated with Zeus. The horses and wheels refer to chariots, which, in the Geometric period, were used for transport, competitions, and parades rather than battle. Size: 1.85" W x 3.3" H (4.7 cm x 8.4 cm); 6.4" H (16.3 cm) on included custom stand.
The Geometric Period was when many of the trends that ultimately would define Classical Greece began. There was an explosion in population leading to the development of proto-urban centers and the construction of monumental temples and sanctuaries. Writing, lost after the Mycenaean period, returned to Greece, and along with it came the writing down of the great oral epics The Iliad and The Odyssey for the first time. Finally, much of the artwork of the period depicts scenes of gods that would later become codified as the official Greek state religion.
Provenance: East Coast, USA collection; ex major New York Gallery before 2011
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#153330The one with six wheels has a small tear between two wheels. The other three are intact. Three have a beautiful turquoise patina while the fourth is dark green.Condition
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