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LOT 1702
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
CHINESE TERRACOTTA MYTHOLOGICAL PROTOME MASK
CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 5/8 in. (23.1 grams, 42 mm wide).
CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 5/8 in. (23.1 grams, 42 mm wide).
Depicting the head of a creature, possibly a lioness, modelled in the half-round with emphasised facial detailing. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a private collection formed in the 1980s.
Ex Islamique Antiques, Bradford, UK, inventory no.IA564.
Accompanied by an old certificate of authenticity including provenance.
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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.
