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LOT 0026
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
MYCENAEAN TERRACOTTA STIRRUP JAR
14TH-13TH CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (144 grams, 94 mm).
14TH-13TH CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (144 grams, 94 mm).
Comprising a squat body, slender waisted spout and neck and similar central stem with two flanking handles; painted geometric ornament composed of concentric bands and clusters of blossom to the shoulder.
PROVENANCE:
Robert Hecht Jr, New York, 2004.
Acquired by the present owner from the above.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession numbers 74.51.5905 and 74.51.768, for similar.
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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.
