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LOT 0470
Romano-Egyptian Bronze Shrew Balsamarium Lid
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
1 3/4 in. (19.4 grams, 43 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, ears upright and tail straight, on a circular lid with hinge loop to the rear, possibly from a balsamarium or other high-status container.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0470
Romano-Egyptian Bronze Shrew Balsamarium Lid
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Egyptian Silver Bastet Cat Goddess
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Modelled seated on an oblong base; accompanied by a custom-made display base. 1.27 grams, 13 mm high (6.02 grams total, 33 mm including stand)
Ex Mrs Zimmermann Koutoulakis, December 1977. Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s.
