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Auction XIII  23 March 2017
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Lot 237

Estimate: 400 GBP
Price realized: 420 GBP
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Ionia, Phokaia EL Hekte. Circa 521-478 BC. Helmeted male head to left, with frontal eye and tendril ornament on bowl of helmet; below, seal swimming to left / Rough quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt 30. 2.57g, 11mm.

Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.

This militaristic type appears to depict an anonymous warrior or hero, the latter appearing more likely considering the ornamentation of the helmet he wears. His individual features being completely obscured, leaving only his eye and nose visible, imparts a stern, solemn tone to the composition.
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