Greek Athenian Ceramic Lekythos, Hermes or Perseus

Greek vase with the head of a young man wearing a winged pilos helmet with dotted feathers. The offset bottom of the helmet with tiny spots. The young man shows a short nose, a mouth with protruding lower lip, and a heavy chin. A large mass of hair on the temple. A vegetal ornament in front of the head. Behind a dotted point. A reserved base below. The winged helmet is the attribute of Hermes or Perseus. Hermes was the messenger of the gods, Perseus instead a legendary figure who beheaded the gorgon Medusa. For a related head, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 43228. Size: H. 6 cm Material: Ceramic Culture: Greek, Athens, 425-400 BC Condition: Outstanding quality and condition. Intact, except for few reattached chips. Provenance: Ex Munich private collection, acquired before 1976. Thence art market Munich, February 2019 sale. Provenance data to the buyer. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland. Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – sdoganamento molto lento – consegna postale lentissima.