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Achaemenid Silver Animal-Headed Handle Achaemenid Silver Animal-Headed Handle Achaemenid Silver Animal-Headed Handle
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LOT 1274

Achaemenid Silver Animal-Headed Handle

5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.

3 1/2 in. (56.5 grams, 90 mm).

With round-section shank slightly bowed at the middle, at each end a horse-head finial with low-relief detailing, pricked ears, integral attachment plate.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971.

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LOT 1274

Achaemenid Silver Animal-Headed Handle

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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