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LOT 1527
Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
ACHAEMENID DECORATED BRONZE PHIALE MESOMPHALOS
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (157 grams, 11.5 cm).
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (157 grams, 11.5 cm).
A broad carinated bowl with radiating repoussé lotus-leaf panels, central domed roundel.
PROVENANCE:
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Gergova, D., Orphic Thrace and Achaemenid Persia in Nieling, J., and Rehm, E., Achaemenid Impact in the Black Sea, communications of powers, Aarhus, 2010, pp.67-86, figs.4c, 6, 7, 8, 10.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
