1927 Print War Elephant Clay Dish Samnite Gladiator Mural Hellenistic XHE5
"An Elephant of Pyrrhus and Samnitic Gladiators"
This is an original 1927 black and white halftone print of a painted clay dish that depicts a war elephant from the army of Pyrrhus of Epirus and a portion of a grave mural from an archaeological site in Capua, Italy that portrays a clash between a pair of Samnite gladiators.
CONDITION
This 85+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. Some light surface rub.
- Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
- Grade: Very Fine ++
- Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 8.75 inches; 13 x 22 cm
- Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
- Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
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Keywords specific to this image: Ancient Rome
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