EditorialPair of bronze handles with satyrs, Classical, early 5th century B.C., Etruscan, Bronze, H.: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm), Bronzes, The handles were once attached to a large bronze column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). Traces of solder on the tops su...
EditorialPair of bronze handles with satyrs, Classical, early 5th century B.C., Etruscan, Bronze, H.: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm), Bronzes, The handles were once attached to a large bronze column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). Traces of solder on the tops su...
EditorialBy Candlelight, ca. 1885?93, Drypoint; only state, plate: 9 3/8 x 6 3/16 in. (23.8 x 15.7 cm), Prints, Julian Alden Weir (American, West Point, New York 1852?1919 New York), Gentle features, softly drawn, mark the serious countenance. Dense repetitions...
Editorial0310000117 Great bascinet, Medieval, c1430. Helmet which shows the changes in European armour from mail to plate, and the introduction of the 'glancing surface', smooth or pointed parts of plate armour intended to deflect weapons away from vital parts ...