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LOT 0039
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
CYPRIOT RED POLISHED WARE VESSEL GROUP
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 2000-1800 B.C.
5 7/8 - 8 7/8 in. (1.1 kg total, 15-22.5 cm).
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 2000-1800 B.C.
5 7/8 - 8 7/8 in. (1.1 kg total, 15-22.5 cm).
Comprising a tall vase with trumpet-shaped mouth, a bulbous ewer with curved spout and loop handle, and a similar jar with flared mouth and incised chevrons to the shoulders; repaired. [3, 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. Morris, D., The Art of ancient Cyprus, Oxford, 1985, fig. p.23, pl.14, for similar.
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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.
