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LOT 0251
Amlash Bronze Collection of Animals
CIRCA 1000-600 B.C.
1 3/4 - 4 3/8 in. (1.04 kg total, 4.6-11 cm).
Zoomorphic figures modelled in the round, some with suspension loop, including bull, stag, ibex and other types. [11]
Provenance
Nicolas Koutoulakis (1910-1996), thence by descent.
Ex Galerie Khnoum, Geneva.
Private collection of Mr K.A.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12412-226602.
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LOT 0251
Amlash Bronze Collection of Animals
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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