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LOT 0554
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
GREEK PAINTED TERRACOTTA RHYTON FRAGMENT
CIRCA 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
6 1/8 in. (442 grams, 15.5 cm).
CIRCA 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
6 1/8 in. (442 grams, 15.5 cm).
Finial from a rhyton with stylised zoomorphic detailing: elongated snout, applied lozengiform eyes in lobe protrusions, horns or antlers above; curved conical body with tiered inner face, applied red pigment detailing. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
