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LOT 0528
Greek Bronze Horse Harness Fitting Group
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
2 - 2 3/8 in. (52.7 grams total, 49-61 mm).
Comprising: one with flared shank, one lateral loop and openwork square; one with ellipsoid openwork loop and D-shaped bracket to reverse. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Greek Period Bronze Arrowhead Collection
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
High-quality, triangular in section, with flanges and socket. 19.3 grams total, 24-36 mm
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Greek Geometric Bronze Bird Pendant
8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Hollow-formed with lateral sockets, each with a low rim; pelta-shaped tail, long slender neck with scooped bill finial; trumpet-shaped leg below and suspension loop above. 37 grams, 80 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Greek Bronze Bow Brooch
6th-5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a tapering bow with median cluster of three bulbs, one arm extending to a single-loop spring and pin, the other widening to a flat catch with curved edge and lateral spur above. 22.6 grams, 65 mm
Ex important German collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
