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LOT 1476
Estimate
GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 360 - 480
USD ($) 390 - 520
BACTRIAN BRONZE SCORPION MOUNT
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/4 in. (35 grams, 44 mm).
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/4 in. (35 grams, 44 mm).
Shaped as a scorpion with curving tail and pincers, the body with circular depressions, attachment loop beneath.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired before the early 1970s.
with Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot 417 [Part].
Ex London, UK, gallery.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.
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.
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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.
