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LOT 0141
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,464
GREEK BEAD WITH SATYR HOLDING KANTHAROS
5TH-3RD CENTURY BC
3/4" (3.29 grams, 19mm).
5TH-3RD CENTURY BC
3/4" (3.29 grams, 19mm).
A carnelian bead with one flat and one domed face, intaglio reclining satyr, nude, resting on a ropework border, with kantharos held in one hand.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London gentleman; part of his family collection since the 1970s; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
LITERATURE:
See Hoey Middleton, S. Seals, Finger Rings, Engraved Gems and Amulets in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, Exeter, 1998 for discussion.
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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.
