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LOT 0547

Greek Silver Pinhead Terminal

CIRCA 550 B.C.

2 in. (13 grams, 49 mm).

Formed with tiered balusters, broad disc with gusseted rim, gilt knop finial. [No Reserve]

Provenance

with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999.

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00035032.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. similar in British Museum, accession no.1896,0617.1.

CONDITION

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LOT 0547

Greek Silver Pinhead Terminal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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