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LOT 0540
Greek and Other Pottery Sherd Group
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 - 5 7/8 in. (1.06 kg total, 5.8-15 cm).
Mixed group including fragments of carinated cups, a painted bowl, and other types. [21, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Hellenistic Gold and Coral Pendant with Dolphins
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Formed as a coral pillar with gold rosette finial, collar supporting two rearing dolphins flanking a blue glass bead; loop and suspension ring above. 2.98 grams, 33 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Graeco-Parthian Bronze Mirror with Animals
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Discoid flat mirror with piriform attachment bracket developing to an addorsed pair of animal heads, equine but with a single curved plume or horn between the ears; mounted on a custom-made stand. 516 grams total, 16.6 cm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Greek Black-Glazed Plate
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Shallow-bodied with broad foot; incised fluting around the exterior body and rim. 192 grams, 12.7 cm wide
Acquired in the 1960s-1970s. Ex European private collection.