Bidspirit auction | LYDIAN BRONZE RHYTON WITH STAG

LYDIAN BRONZE RHYTON WITH STAG PROTOME - Ca. 300 BC. A bronze rhyton with a flaring mouth, curving horn-shaped body, and beaded register below the rim. The vessel tapers to a stag protome, with the head facing forward, almond-shaped eyes, a tubular muzzle and recurving horns. The forelegs extend forward below the chest, with a small spout set beneath the body. Size: 170mm x 110mm; Weight: 800g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly H.G. collection; acquired from A. Kotllar, Paris, French art market, 1970–2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.