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LOT 0510
Cypriot Black Polished Ware Cup
EARLY III- MIDDLE BRONZE AGE I, 2100-1850 B.C.
4 5/8 in. (180 grams, 11.8 cm wide).
Hemispherical profile with three concentric bands to the outer face of vesica-shaped panels with median line and pointillé detailing; single pierced lug handle below the rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Cf. Morris, D., The Art of ancient Cyprus, Oxford, 1985, fig.7, p.26, pl.19c.
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Eastern Greek Gold Horse Earrings with Pendants
Circa 4th century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Each composed of a pair of bifacial addorsed horse-heads with filigree and granule detailing, filigree loop to each mouth, coil to each forehead, six loops to the underside each with a chain and sheet gold fruit pendant; to each face an inset glass cabochon; one with twisted wire ear hook above; both earrings with ancient chain dangles, one with a replicant horse. 18.08 grams total, 58-64 mm
Previously acquired on the UK art market between 1978-1980. Ex property of a North West London gentleman. -
Thracian Silver Pendant
6th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Openwork plaque depicting a stylised horse with curved body, bosses to the hips and shoulders, head turned backwards along the spine with looped reins; ribbed loop to the reverse. 41.5 grams, 75 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. -
Greek Bronze Handled Mirror
Hellenistic, 2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Comprising a broad disc with raised rim to one face, pelta-shaped junction developing to a balustered handle with acorn finial. 194 grams, 24 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
