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LOT 0853
Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
LURISTAN HORSE-BIT WITH GEOMETRIC DESIGN
13TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
7 7/8 in. (605 grams, 20 cm).
13TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
7 7/8 in. (605 grams, 20 cm).
A copper-alloy horse bit composed of a round-section bar with coiled ends and two free-moving openwork geometric cheek pieces.
PROVENANCE:
UK private collection before 2000.
UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 32.161.25a–e, for this type of cheekpiece, with design variation.
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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.
