124 ETRUSCAN PONTIC BLACK-FIGURE CUP with one handle. The upper register has an armed warrior between two boars; the lower with five geese facing left, wings outspread. A rare type. 6th Century BC. H. 4 in. (10.2 cm.) Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at Christie’s, New York, in December 2000. Published: J.Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XII, 2001, no. 127. 125 ETRUSCAN PONTIC BLACK-FIGURE KANTHAROS with lotus and leaf decoration on body; leaf decoration on handles. Choice. 6th Century BC. W. across handles 7 in. (17.8 cm.); H. at handles 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.); Diam. of bowl 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm.) Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired in Ascona in 1984. 126 ETRUSCAN PONTIC BLACK-FIGURE OLPE Central frieze of two lions alternated by two sirens. Lotus and palm frieze around lip. Ca. 550-525 BC. H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.) Ex J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at Sotheby’s, New York, in December 1993.
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