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LOT 0539
Greek Terracotta Protome Mask
CIRCA 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
5 1/8 in. (194 grams, 13 cm).
Large D-shaped curved panel with female bust including detailed hairstyling. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. similar in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1814,0704.808.
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Greek Geometric Period Bow Fibula
8th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Central bulb to the keeled bow, integral pin and large catch-plate. 42 grams, 95 mm
From the family collection of a Surrey gentleman since before 1960.
The function of the catch-plate fibulae was utilitarian and decorative, they were used for woollen clothing (Herodotus V, 87) and they have been found in houses, tombs and as votive offerings in sanctuaries. This typology was introduced in South Italy by the Greeks, and was widespread in the Magna Graecia. Like all female fibulae, it functioned as a clothing fastener, usually worn as a pair on each shoulder. -
Greek Gold Earring Pair with Lion Heads
4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Each with a decoratively twisted ear hook and lion head terminal with ornamental collar adorned with filigree spirals and granule clusters; non-identical. 3.05 grams total, 15-21 mm
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Vellum Manuscript Page Group
Coptic, circa 6th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Two pages from a codex each with four columns of Greek script text, possibly part of an alphabetical listing. 22 grams, 11 x 9 cm each
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
