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LOT 0492
Greek Terracotta Spindle-Flask and Votive Plate Group
HELLENISTIC, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 7/8 - 3 1/2 in. (93 grams total, 48-90 mm).
With a long, narrow neck and a chamfered mouth, developing to a fusiform body and a flared foot; three shallow footed dishes, one with voided centre. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK private collection since at least 1946.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
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Circa 4th century B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £2,000
Hollow-formed in sheet gold with finely modelled details and applied granulated wreath between its horns; attachment hole to the rear of the head. 3.05 grams, 21 mm
Christie's, London, 'A Peaceable Kingdom: The Leo Mildenberg Collection', 27 October 2004, no.102. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13359- 259201.
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Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Featuring a round-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with a stylised standing figure facing left, leaning on a short staff. 2.52 grams, 24.36 mm overall, 19.83 x 18.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
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