Cysta mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues to r.; all within ivy wreath
Reverse
On l., [AΠ]Α . Above, among serpents' heads, ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΟΥ: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. On l., [AΠ]Α. Above, among serpents' heads, ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΟΥ. Flutes on r.
Diameter (in mm)
25.5
Weight (in gr.)
12.13
Reference
Carbone 2023, 3145, Kleiner 1979, 127, XVI, O29
Provenance
Witschonke ex Glendining, 12/10/86, lot 308 (Baldwin). Ex Lockett, lot 2452
Cysta mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues to r.; all within ivy wreath
Reverse
On l., monogram; on r. winged facing Medusa: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r.On l., monogram; on r. facing winged head of Medusa
Diameter (in mm)
28.0
Weight (in gr.)
12.49
Reference
Carbone 2023, 2940, Pitchfork 2016, 108
Provenance
Witschonke ex C.Pitchfork, 4/13. Ex CNG 57, 4/4/01, 453. Ex Triton VIII, 1/12/05. Ex Pitchfork coll.6983
Cysta mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues to r.; all within ivy wreath
Reverse
On l., monogram; on r. club with pelt. ΗΓΙ in lower l. coil: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. To left, monogram; to right, lion-skindraped over club; in left coil, ΗΓΙ.
Diameter (in mm)
28.3
Weight (in gr.)
12.01
Reference
Carbone 2023, 2961, Kleiner 1980, pl 6, 2–3.
Provenance
Witschonke ex C. Pitchfork 4/13. Ex Gorny 84, 10/13/97, 6292. Ex Pitch fork Coll. 4304. CNG 1/20/05 (private). Ex Pitchfork coll. 6993
