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LOT 0636
Large Greek Geometric Amphora Pair
8TH CENTURY B.C.
5 1/8 - 15 1/4 in. (4.3 kg total, 13 - 38.5 cm).
Group of two fragmentary terracotta amphorae, one with much of the reverse absent, each with basal ring, broad shoulder and trumpet-shape mouth, two double-loop handles to the shoulder; painted horizontal bands of geometric ornamental motifs including meander, hatched lozenge, saltire, vesica and other designs; each with a domed lid. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired it on the European art market since the 1970s.
with Herakles Numismatik & Antiquitäten GmbH, München, Germany.
Kept in the UK since the early 2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12311-218585.
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Greek Black-Glazed Ribbed Cup
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With barrel-shaped segmented body, basal ring, broad mouth with flared rim, bifid loop handle. 198 grams, 12.7 cm wide
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Scythian Mirror with Crouching Stag
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Discoid body with raised rim; ribbed column-like handle with a kneeling stag above, supporting the mirror with its large antlers. 570 grams, 31.5 cm
Mr M.B., Mainz, Germany, since the 1960s. Acquired from the above, 2007. Private collection, London. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12182-221464.
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Acquired in 1998. Ex Swiss private collection.
