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LOT 0616
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
CYPRO-MYCENAEAN BICHROME STIRRUP VESSEL
LATE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1200-1000 B.C.
4 1/2 in. (270 grams, 11.5 cm high).
LATE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1200-1000 B.C.
4 1/2 in. (270 grams, 11.5 cm high).
Squat biconvex body with narrow base, strap handles attached to the disc above the central post on the upper face, with offset tubular spout; painted with bands of red pigment to the shoulder and disc. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Peter Cran ciollection, Scotland, who worked as an engineer for the Cypriot public works department 1931-1946; thence by descent.
Acquired from Bonhams, London, 23 May 2012, no.6 (part).
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and the original Bonhams lot tag.
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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.
