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LOT 0078
Hellenistic Gold Amphora-Shaped Pendant
3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 in. (3.64 grams, 30 mm).
Piriform carnelian centre with gold fittings, filigree loop handles.
ProvenanceAcquired from the collection of Mrs L.G., an Italian noblewoman.
European private collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, pl.XXXVI, for type.
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Etrusco-Italic Bronze Warrior or Laran, God of War
Archaic, 6th century B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
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The statuette assumes the position of the 'warring Mars', which characterises the numerous Etruscan and Italic statues of the god produced as votive offerings to the temples or for private lararia. The god is depicted as taking part in a military march with his left leg advancing, his raised right would have held a spear and the left hand a shield. -
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Deep sidewall, handle formed by a horizontal oval loop with offset central section and semi-circular plaque adorned with stylised pendant palmette; slightly offset rim. 775 grams, 32.9 cm
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