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LOT 0270
Estimate
GBP (£) 1,000 - 1,400
EUR (€) 1,160 - 1,620
USD ($) 1,340 - 1,880
NEO-BABYLONIAN AGATE DUCK WEIGHT
700-600 B.C.
1 in. (4.76 grams, 23 mm).
700-600 B.C.
1 in. (4.76 grams, 23 mm).
Carved in banded agate so that the head and upper back are in opaque white stone, the rest in translucent orange-tan stone.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in 1996.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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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.
