Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 100:
Large Roman Situla with Hercules Knot
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Start price:
£
2,000
Estimated price:
$2,000 - $3,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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1st-3rd century AD
A bronze situla with bulbous body decorated with slender bands of wheel-cut decoration, the handle with central Herculean knot, terminals with scrolls and open attachment loops; everted rim with raised ridge and two attachment loops to accept the handle. 1.7 kg, 19cm (7 1/2"). Very fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a UK gentleman; acquired Bonham's, New Bond Street, London, UK; 28 April 2010, Lot 392; previously with R.W. Pauls Antique Shop, Fore Street, Ipswich in the 1970s; accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonham's catalogue pages.
