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LOT 1197
Sold for (Inc. bp): £273
LATE ACHAEMENID BRONZE PHIALE MESOMPHALOS
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
5 7/8 in. (233 grams, 17.5 cm).
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
5 7/8 in. (233 grams, 17.5 cm).
A broad carinated bowl with radiating repoussé panels, central slightly domed roundel, carination below the rim. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Curtiss, J. & Tallis, N., Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia, London, 2005, item 277.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
