Attic White Ground Lekythos of a Hoplite; ca. 460-440 BC. A larger white ground lekythos depicting the outlined form of a hoplite, a heavily armed citizen-soldeier of ancient Greece. The soldier is armed with a spear and large shield. The piece has been repaired at the neck. Ex Richard Brockway, Massachusetts, acquired in the mid 1960's. Fine Classical, Asian & Egyptian Antiquities, Arte Primitivo, New York, 27 October 2008, lot 46. H. 8 7/8" (22.6 cm)..
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