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LOT 1992
Greek Lead Slingshot with Scorpion and Thunderbolt of Zeus
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
1 3/8 in. (35.2 grams, 36 mm).
Biconical in profile with a scorpion in raised relief on one side, and a bundle of thunderbolts on the other side.
ProvenancePreviously property of an Austrian collector, Vienna, Austria.
From a German private collection, formed since the 1980s.
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LOT 1992
Greek Lead Slingshot with Scorpion and Thunderbolt of Zeus
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Greek Bronze Hoplite Spearhead
Circa 7th-5th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Comprising a square-section tapering shank developing to the midrib of a leaf-shaped two-edged blade with flange to each shoulder, tang with hooked end and button finial. 295 grams, 50.3 cm
Ex Abelita collection, 1980s-2010. -
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Luristan Bronze Dagger
13th century B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
With a lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, with an integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral flanges to accept a panel of bone to each face forming the grip. 185 grams, 32.5 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
The art of Luristan can be described as the art of nomadic herdsmen and horsemen with an emphasis on the crafting of small, easily portable objects, among these a great number of bronze weapons. The rich and noble aristocrats of the Luristan, Elamites, Hurrians, Lullubians, Kutians, and Kassites went to battle splendidly equipped and wore magnificent bronze armour, using maces, spears and daggers as offensive weapons, alongside spears, bows and arrows. -
Large Greek Socketted Arrowhead
Circa 6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Triangular in section with radiating cutting edges and a slender point, cylindrical socket; mounted in a display frame. 229 grams total, case: 13.1 x 13.1 cm; arrow: 10.5cm
Acquired in the UK in the 1990s. From the private collection of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
