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LOT 0211
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GBP (£) 800 - 1,000
EUR (€) 930 - 1,160
USD ($) 1,070 - 1,340
£400 (EUR 463; USD 536) (+bp*)
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ACHAEMENID SILVER ALABASTRON WITH DUCK HANDLES
CIRCA 500 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (95 grams, 13.2 cm).
CIRCA 500 B.C.
5 1/4 in. (95 grams, 13.2 cm).
With a bag-shaped tubular body and a rounded base; applied loop handles to the shoulders, each formed as a duck's head.
PROVENANCE:
London art market, 1980s-2000s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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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.
