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LOT 0010
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
EGYPTIAN BRONZE SITULA WITH CHAIN
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
9 5/8 in. (129 grams total, 24.5 cm high including stand).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
9 5/8 in. (129 grams total, 24.5 cm high including stand).
With loops to the rim and short chains hanging from a hook finial; upper register with solar barque; the body with figure of priapic god Amun-Min and offerant before an offering table; lotus-flower motif to the base; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Ex S.M. collection, Israel.
Ex Ancient Art, London N14, UK.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
LITERATURE:
Cf. similar item in considerably worse condition in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1881,0830.519.
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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.
