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LOT 0576
Greek Attic Lekythos
CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.
5 in. (65 grams, 12.7 cm high).
A ceramic lekythos oil flask composed of a piriform body, broad shoulder, narrow cylindrical neck, D-section handle and splayed foot, black glaze to body with band of polychrome radiating lines around the shoulder, geometric motifs below.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1980s.
From the property of a German collector.
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Greek Ring with Tyche
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Opening Bid: £300
An Eastern Greek bronze finger ring with intaglio winged Tyche in profile. 6.09 grams, 20.50 mm overall, 16.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
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Greek Gold Bird Pendant with Garnet and Pearl Drop
5th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £450 - 650 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
A gold pendant composed of a bifacial zoomorphic body in the form of a bird, with detailing to the head and feathers; circular cell to one face containing possible remains of black glass; two dangles below, one featuring a granulated gold bead above a pearl bead, the other a granulated gold bead and a polished garnet stone; ribbed suspension loop above; a marriage. 2.29 grams, 26 mm
Fine condition.
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Hellenistic Gold Amphora Pendant Inlaid with Gemstones
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
A gold amphora-shaped pendant composed of strip-twist volute handles, spool-shaped neck, piriform body and plinth style foot, body decorated with deep geometric cells inlaid with vibrant lapis lazuli, turquoise and possibly glass paste; suspension loop over mouth; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 6.96 grams, 33 mm (16 grams total, 49 mm including stand)
Fine condition.
with Sotheby's, New York, 12 June 2001, lot 230 (US$10,000-$15,000). Property of a London gentleman. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.
