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LOT 0617
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
PHOENICIAN STEATITE INTAGLIO WITH SPHINX
8TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
5/8 in. (3.52 grams, 17 mm).
8TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
5/8 in. (3.52 grams, 17 mm).
Intaglio sphinx sitting with one foreleg raised, arched wing to the back; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the late 1980s.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot 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.
