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LOT 0055
Corinthian Hedgehog Aryballos
6TH CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (55 grams, 98 mm).
Hollow-formed with textured body and four stub legs, conical nose and lateral flanges with impressed point eyes; discoid flange rim to the neck with incised petal detailing.
ProvenanceEx Mrs IM, nr 18 (Widow of Leo Mildenberg), formed in Zurich, gift from her husband between 1975-2000.
Acquired by the present owner from the above.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12208-222174.
Cf. similar in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.69.11.3.
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LOT 0055
Corinthian Hedgehog Aryballos
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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