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LOT 1425

Western Asiatic Agate Bull's Head Pendant

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 5/8 in. (28.9 grams, 40 mm).

Finely carved as a stylised bull's head with short horns and bulbous eyes, incised nostrils and mouth, perforated at the back of the neck for suspension.

Provenance

Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.

Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.
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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LOT 1425

Western Asiatic Agate Bull's Head Pendant

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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