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LOT 0577
Parthian Bronze Bowl
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
6 3/8 in. (250 grams, 16.1 cm).
Broad and squat with flared sidewall and lip to the inner edge of the mouth. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.
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Greek Miniature Bronze Hydria
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Opening Bid: £250
With a bulbous body, flared foot, lateral loop handles to the shoulder and a strap handle to the rear. 23.5 grams, 37 mm
Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980s to late 1990s, thence by descent. Private collection, Switzerland, since the late 1990s. -
Greek Black-Glazed Guttus with Infant Hercules
Apulian, 3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With basal ring, trumpet-shaped spout and ring handle, disc decorated with low-relief image of infant Hercules battling a snake, shoulder with palmettes; crack across the body. 165 grams, 11.5 cm
From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.
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Parthian Bronze Bowl
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Broad and squat with flared sidewall and lip to the inner edge of the mouth. 250 grams, 16.1 cm
Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.
