A RARE PTOLEMAIC WOODEN LEG FURNITURE.
4th-3rd century BCE.
H. 31 cm

Provenance
Acquired in 21 12.1977 (invoice)

Exhibition
Antikenmuseum und Basel

Turned and sculpted with a corinthian capital adorned with a protome depicting the head of Alexander the Great (winged). The capital stands on a powerfully carved hawk's claw over a reversed lotus. Carved out of one piece of wood. Exceptional conservation.

Estimate: 7000 - 8000 CHF