Bronze Greave, South Italian, 6th century B.C.
Short greave (knemis) for the left lower leg, anatomically shaped, covering and protecting only the shin and the sides of the calf. At the front a gentle transition along the shin with a slight outward curve. On the inside, a double-stepped boss at the centre of the calf guard. Tapering to a narrow lower section, decorated with small bosses on the front face. The edges bent outwards. Dark brown Patina with green oxide deposits. Height 23.5 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!
Provenance: Private collection in France. Acquired from Hermann Historica, Munich, in April 2010. Formerly in the collection of Axel Guttmann (1944–2001).
348767
Condition: II - III
Short greave (knemis) for the left lower leg, anatomically shaped, covering and protecting only the shin and the sides of the calf. At the front a gentle transition along the shin with a slight outward curve. On the inside, a double-stepped boss at the centre of the calf guard. Tapering to a narrow lower section, decorated with small bosses on the front face. The edges bent outwards. Dark brown Patina with green oxide deposits. Height 23.5 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!
Provenance: Private collection in France. Acquired from Hermann Historica, Munich, in April 2010. Formerly in the collection of Axel Guttmann (1944–2001).
348767
Condition: II - III
