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LOT 1205
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
PARTHIAN GOLD PLAQUE WITH ENGRAVED FIGURE
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1 1/4 in. (4.26 grams, 32 mm).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1 1/4 in. (4.26 grams, 32 mm).
Rectangular in plan with incised profile figure wearing a knee-length tunic and coiled leggings, a bulbous hat, holding a chalice in one hand; tooling marks to rear edge.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1980s.
Ex Mayfair gallery, London, UK.
Private collection, London.
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.
