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