A Greek ceramics winged sea horse. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the seahorse was an attribute of the sea god Neptune/Poseidon and as such, the seahorse was considered a symbol of strength and power.
A Greek ceramics winged sea horse. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the seahorse was an attribute of the sea god Neptune/Poseidon and as such, the seahorse was considered a symbol of strength and power.
REFERENCE #
SI_GR_1028
CIVILIZATION
Greek, 400 B.C.E.
SIZE
L. 15 cm
CONDITION
Fine condition, right leg, tip of left leg, and some tips of the wings are missing .
PRICE
Sold
PROVENANCE
Collection of W. Rosenbaum, Ascona
Civilization | Greek |
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Material | Ceramic |
Material | Ceramic |