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LOT 0939
Sold for (Inc. bp): £279
LURISTAN MOUFLON WHETSTONE TERMINAL
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
2 1/2 in. (64 grams, 63 mm wide).
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
2 1/2 in. (64 grams, 63 mm wide).
A copper-alloy whetstone terminal in the form of the head and forequarters of a mouflon, with a cylindrical body, legs tucked beneath its chest, large curved horns creating two closed loops, large pricked ears and stylised facial features.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1990s.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
Ex Parisian collection.
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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.
