Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 30, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 1889:
Western Asiatic Roundel with Frieze
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Start price:
£
180
Estimated price:
$200 - $300
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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1st millennium BC
A bronze disc with repoussé detail of a central facing mask with ropework border supported on a leafy stem, flanked by opposed pairs of running goats(?) each with a crouching human to the rear, fifth advancing horse between with rosette above, beaded border surrounding. 58 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Fine condition.
Provenance
From a North London collection; formed 1980-1990.
Literature
For discussion see, Ayazi, S. Luristan Bronze Disc-Headed Pins: A Symbol of Ancient Iran's Art, Germany, 2008.
