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LOT 0624
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
CYPRIOT POTTERY RING-KERNOS
EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2300-2000 B.C.
6 5/8 in. (1.36 kg, 17 cm wide).
EARLY BRONZE AGE, 2300-2000 B.C.
6 5/8 in. (1.36 kg, 17 cm wide).
Comprising a hollow basal ring and four vertical posts terminating in conical cups joined at the rim. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From 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.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.74.51.687.
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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.
