Rare! ANCIENT Greek EROS Chariot Oxen Terra cotta Group Start Price USD 499.00 Current Price USD 499.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 579.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 Location Beverly Hills, California See more about 'Rare! ANCIENT Greek EROS Chariot Oxen Terra cotta Group' Description   Click picture to see actual image size.  Rare ANCIENT Greek Terracotta Figural GroupEros pulled by OXen Choice Ancient Terracotta Group~Rare Subject. 4th Century BC. We are pleased to offer this wonderful Ancient Terracotta Figural Group. The group depicts a male youth--Eros--seated in a two-wheeled biga being pulled by two young oxen.  Eros is seated with his left knee raise and head turned right.  The figures are set on a raised oval plinth. Traces of white glaze remain. The Eros riding an animal was popular throughout the Greek world for roughly three centuries from the 5th to 3rd Century BC. Cf. BURN pl. 130 for similar. Material: Hollow Molded Red-buff terracotta. Height: 3-1/2 in. (9 cm).  Height including base 4-1/2 in. (11.5cm). Length: 3-1/4 in. (8 cm). Length of wood base 4-7/8 in. (12.4cm). Condition: Intact--no repairs. traces of white glaze. mounted on mahogany base. Provenance: Estate of Sam Schaefler, NYC. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Comes with our Gallery Certificate of Authenticity. GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC. OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 10 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. U.S. Buyers may pay with check (personal allow 7 days to clear) or Money Order. Credit cards may be used through PayPal. International payments accepted include PayPal, bank transfer. Good Luck!!! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NO RESERVE Images are not actual size Please see description for actual measurements. Click here to view my other auctions.   Place a Bid!