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| ETRUSCAN POLYCHROME TERRACOTTA CINERARIUM Depicting the battle between Eteocles and Polynices for the throne of Thebes to succeed their father, each warrior wearing short tunic and corslet, one a cloak and high-crested helmet, two torch-wielding Furies flanking the scene; lacking lid. Molded in relief with corner pilasters and egg-and-dart architrave. For related examples each with lid in the form of a reclining figure of the deceased see Welt der Etrusker, p. 328, D5.31, and Teitz, Masterpieces of Etruscan Art, no. 91. Ex American pivate collection, acquired in 1981. Chiusi, 2nd Century BC H. 10 1/2 (26.7 cm.) L. 17 1/2 (44.5 cm.) D. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm.) SNN252 SOLD |
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