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LOT 0632

Greek Geometric Votive Gift in the Form of a Bird

8TH CENTURY B.C.

1 3/4 in. (8.47 grams, 46 mm).

Comprising a columnar neck with pinched detailing to the head and spatulate tail, discoid plate below.

Provenance

with Christie's, London, 25 January 2001, no.263 [Part].

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00034403.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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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LOT 0632

Greek Geometric Votive Gift in the Form of a Bird

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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