Ancient Greek Bronze Henkelgrff a situla - 8×7×0 cm - (1)

Antique Greece, classical period, 450 to 420 BC. A beautiful situla handle from bronze cast in Y shape, representing a resting dog with two duck heads. A pair of finely shaped paws protrude under the mouth, snout, eyes and forehead worked very detailed, tiny small cuts cold processed. Along the whole face defined fur. Between the mouth two fixing holes, at both extremities one duck head each. Shiny layer of dark green and brown patina. Condition: Slightly traces of corrosion on the head. The rest is in very good condition. Provenance: 1995 from the German art trade, before that German private collection of the 50s. Proof of origin at Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees, that this object has been acquired legally. The seller will ensure that the necessary documents are provided. The seller will inform the buyer if this should take more than 2 days.