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LOT 0855
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE BIRD SEAL MATRIX WITH CROSS AND PELLETS
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (23.6 grams, 36 mm wide).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (23.6 grams, 36 mm wide).
The handle formed as a stylised standing bird, possibly a vulture, with large almond-shaped eyes and curved beak, large striated wings with a loop behind the neck; the rectangular matrix with a cross motif and a pellet to each quadrant.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection formed in the 1990s.
UK art market.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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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.
