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 259:
Western Asiatic Babylonian Mount with Anzu
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Start price:
£
180
Estimated price:
$400 - $600
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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3rd-2nd millennium BC
A bronze mount or plaque, rectangular in form with high-relief image of facing Anzû, with its wings and legs spread. 38.71 grams, 29mm (1"). Very fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965.
Footnotes
Anzû is a monster or lesser divinity, who was conceived by the pure waters of the Apsu and wide Earth, or as son of Siris.
