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LOT 0629

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.

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LOT 0629

Greek Geometric Votive Gift in the Form of a Bird

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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