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LOT 0621
Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,300
WESTERN ASIATIC ELAMITE GOLD STATUETTE
2ND MILLENNIUM BC
4" (45 grams, 10cm including stand).
2ND MILLENNIUM BC
4" (45 grams, 10cm including stand).
A hollow-formed sheet gold statuette of a standing robed figure with domed headdress, hands clasped to the chest, holes for the insertion of separate eyes, applied earrings inserted through lateral slots; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London gentleman; part of his family collection since the 1970s. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate 00911-2017WS.
LITERATURE:
See Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003 for discussion.
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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.
