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LOT 0635
Hellenistic Bronze Medusa-Headed Bell
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (17.7 grams, 26 mm).
Hollow-formed miniature bell with integral loop handle, four radiating gorgoneion motifs to the sidewall.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gentleman 1980-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0635
Hellenistic Bronze Medusa-Headed Bell
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Parthian Terracotta Head Group
3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Each with beard, lentoid eyes and ribbed cap. 49.5 grams total, 65 mm
Fine condition.
From a private Belgian collection; previously part of a private collection formed in Germany in the 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Eastern Greek Bronze Ring with Gryphon
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Narrow hoop, scaphoid bezel with intaglio advancing gryphon motif. 1.40 grams, 21.04 mm overall, 18.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Greek to Post Medieval Artefact Group
5th century B.C.-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: various decorated vessel fragments, a flint scraper, a clay pipe bowl and a stem, and other items. 150 grams total, 20-77 mm
From a deceased estate, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Among the fragments of Greek vases one can notice some beautiful depictions of horses' legs (Attic black figures on a red background), probably from a chariot scene. Also noteworthy is the fragment of Geometric pottery with spiral.
