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Lamp-handle with Amazon fighting a Greek
Lamp-handle with Amazon fighting a Greek

Lamp-handle with Amazon fighting a Greek

Artist Unknown
Date2nd–4th century
MediumBronze (copper alloy)
Dimensions8 ¼ x 7 ½ x 3 in. (21 x 19.1 x 7.6 cm)
Weight: 44.8 oz. (2.8 lbs.; 1268.7 g.)

ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Arthur Leroy and Lila Fisher Caldwell, by exchange
Object number98.9
On View
On view
ProvenancePrivate collection, New York (per Arielle P. Kozloff, see file); sold to private collection, Europe & New York, 1983? (per Arielle P. Kozloff); with Merrin Gallery, New York; sold to NCMA, 1998.
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