Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
(Your local time)
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 32:
Scythian Electrum Mount with Beasts
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Start price:
£
600
Estimated price:
$600 - $800
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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Late 1st millennium BC
An electrum sleeve with applied filigree band to the rear edge, frieze of four horse-heads(?) on arched necks modelled in the round with filigree detailing, tubular attachment to the forward edge; mounted on a custom-made stand. 5 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Fine condition.
Provenance
From an old British private collection; formed between 1975 and 1985.
