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LOT 0530
Greek Bronze Seal Ring with Horse
CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.
7/8 in. (4.02 grams, 22.50 mm overall, 18.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
With a slender hoop and elliptical bezel engraved with a horse.
ProvenanceAcquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
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Greek Terracotta Horse Rhyton
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Fine condition.
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Greek Bronze Handle with Lion-Skin Head
Circa 5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Formed as the skinned head and forepaws of a lion, together with two lateral handles with fastening holes surmounted by a pearled edge. 159 grams, 80 mm
Acquired on the UK art market 2000s.
The handle appears to be a device once attached to a wine vessel or pan-like vessels. The vessel handles were usually formed as divinities or animals linked with gods (ie. lions for Herakles). The lion's skin is hanging down like in the images representing Herakles resting and drinking after his labours. -
Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration
2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Six spherical with denting; one capsule-shaped with ribbing and medial filigree band. 9.79 grams total, 13-20 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
