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LOT 0432
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,566
NEAR EASTERN BACTRIAN CERAMIC RHYTON
5TH-3RD CENTURY BC
9 1/4" (1.4 kg, 23.5 cm including stand).
5TH-3RD CENTURY BC
9 1/4" (1.4 kg, 23.5 cm including stand).
A terracotta rhyton with tubular body and everted rim, the finial a snarling feline with gaping jaws, applied eyes and ears, forepaws clenched; painted red with rows of ochre and black pellets, black painted detail to the face; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Lady; ex Klara Scott of Willesden, UK; acquired in the 1960s on the London art market.
VETTING:
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AUCTIONS:
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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.
