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Votive Dish to Poseidon

£225

Description	A nicely decorated black glazed dish. In the centre of the plate is an impressed representation of Poseidon's face, which is surrounded by a shell design and an outer design of 12 prancing horses.
Condition	There is no sign of restoration or repair but, as can be seen from the photos, there is considerable wear to the glaze on the underside and some encrustation.
Date	circa 4th Century BC
Dimensions	Height - 2 inches (5cm)/Diameter - 6 1/2 (16.8cm)
PROVENANCE	Acquired from a private collection. illustrated: Bonhams catalogue 28278, October 2000. Page 55.