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LOT 0488
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
SCYTHIAN FRETWORK BRONZE MOUNT
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 in. (16.8 grams, 51 mm).
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 in. (16.8 grams, 51 mm).
Rectangular frame with openwork design of two tiered horses with legs folded beneath the body and head turned to the rear; pierced eyes and ears for attachment.
PROVENANCE:
Ex S. collection, London UK, 1970-1990s.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the 1990s with collection reference no.V 447.
LITERATURE:
See Simpson, S. & Pankova, S., Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia, London, 2017.
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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.
