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LOT 238970
Estimate
GBP (£) 40 - 60
EUR (€) 46 - 69
USD ($) 54 - 80
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
SOUTHERN ASIAN BRONZE MYTHICAL BEAST DOOR HANDLE
19TH-20TH CENTURY AD
12 1/4" (820 grams, 31cm).
19TH-20TH CENTURY AD
12 1/4" (820 grams, 31cm).
Wearing a headdress, forepaws held in front of the face with claws ready to attack, prominent phallus, small creature astride the beast's paws, detailing across the body and head; a plaque at the feet and to the shoulders with foliate motifs in relief and holes for attachment. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
The RWM Collection; acquired in France.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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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.
