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LOT 0578
Greek Bronze Ring with Horse
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (13.86 grams, 26.20 mm overall, 18.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
Tiered bezel with incuse profile horse, one foreleg raised and the reins free.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, 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 High Quality Bronze Arrowhead Collection
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Mainly triangular-section and leaf-shaped types. 21 grams total, 20-36 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 Gold Pomegranate-Shaped Pendant
Circa 5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Formed of sheet-gold with applied loop, a small pearl enclosed within the calyx. 0.97 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Fruit were generally considered to be a symbol of sensuality, temptation and fertility; the giving and accepting of fruit may be regarded as a symbolic sexual act, or at least a prelude to marriage. It follows naturally that the pomegranate, with its innumerable fleshy seeds symbolising life and fecundity, was an attribute of Aphrodite. -
Greek to Post Medieval Artefact Group
5th century B.C.-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: various decorated vessel fragments, a flint scraper, a clay pipe bowl and a stem, and other items. 150 grams total, 20-77 mm
From a deceased estate, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Among the fragments of Greek vases one can notice some beautiful depictions of horses' legs (Attic black figures on a red background), probably from a chariot scene. Also noteworthy is the fragment of Geometric pottery with spiral.
