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LOT 0506
Greek Bronze Bow Brooch
EARLY IRON AGE, 8TH CENTURY B.C.
1 3/8 in. (2.69 grams, 34 mm).
Single-piece fibula comprising a thick twisted bow with integral coiled spring to one end developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a U-section lobed catchplate on a single-coil spring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.86, for type.
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4th century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Mycenaean Straight-Sided Painted Alabastron
Late Helladic IIIB Period, 1300-1200 B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
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Greek Painted Terracotta Kylix
6th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With trumpet-shaped foot, broad bowl with carinated profile, flared rim, two lateral D-shaped handles; horizontal painted bands. 249 grams, 21 cm wide
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
