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Sale 58
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 247 |
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Pre Columbian Gold Ear Ornaments. Weave design. Interestingly, we note a similarity with jewelry of the Byzantine period! Cast gold, made by the false filigree process with wax, wire, and probably made in a single operation. Possibly Sinu, Cordoba (Colombia). Length: 85 mm. Weight: 45.2 gr. 20+ kt gold. For a similar, nose ornament, see Sweat of the Sun, Tears of the Moon - Gold Treasures of Colombia, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, plate 21 (1981).
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Ex Harmer-Rooke Galleries, 1980s.
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$1,528 |
Lot 248 |
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Antiquity Group. A box containing ancient pottery, mixed cultures (some broken). Includes Egyptian alabaster egg and bowl; Egyptian bronze sistrum (origin uncertain); Egyptian glass bracelets and mummy bead necklace with scarab; Roman glass tear vials (2); Pair of fossilized shark teeth; Judean terracotta oil lamps, etc. We take special note of: Tanagra, 330-200 B.C. Hellenistic period painted terracotta standing female of fashion wrapped in a himitation. Height 7", intact. An interesting assortment of antiquities. SOLD AS IS.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$660 |
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