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LOT 1273
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
AMLASH BRONZE CLOAK PIN COLLECTION
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 - 6 1/8 in. (113 grams total, 15.2-15.5 cm including stand).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 - 6 1/8 in. (113 grams total, 15.2-15.5 cm including stand).
Comprising: Amlash bronze cloak pin, the top of the shank decorated with encircling bands of various widths and surmounted by a conical head, a piercing in the shaft allowed for the attachment of a crescentic slip-ring, the surface with areas of corrosion, the very tip broken away; similar with pierced lug finial and four radiating birds' heads; each with old collector's label '10633' and '10689'; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market 1970s-1980s.
Private collection, London, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Moorey, P.R.S., Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 1971, pl.43, no.248, for type.
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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.
