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LOT 0494
Cypriot Terracotta Votive Horn
2100-1850 B.C.
6 1/2 in. (116 grams, 16.5 cm).
Tapering square-section votive with transverse bands of dense linear hatching; repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the celebrated personal collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist, and television presenter Desmond Morris.
with Christie’s, South Kensington, 14 May 2002, lot 19 (part).
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Cypriot Terracotta Votive Horn
2100-1850 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Tapering round-section votive with reserved zigzag bands of dense linear hatching; modern mounting pin. 71 grams, 13.5 cm
From the celebrated personal collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist, and television presenter Desmond Morris. with Christie’s, South Kensington, 14 May 2002, lot 19 (part). -
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Hellenistic Cut-Glass Skyphos
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,850
Drum-shaped frosted glass vessel on a low basal ring, lateral loop handles each with and angled spur below and fish-tail plaque above; 247 grams, 18 cm wide
Acquired in the 1980s. with Christopher Sheppard, London, UK. Acquired from the above in 2007. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11954-210906. -
Greek Black Glazed Dish
4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With tiered foot, thick rim and ribbed upper face; old collector's ticket number '206'. 325 grams, 16 cm wide
From the collection of Louis-Gabriel Bellon (1819-1899), Saint-Nicolas-lez-Arras and Rouen, thence by descent. with Millon & Associes Auctions, Paris, 6th December 2021, lot 29.
