Lot Essay
Depicting the Tinas Cliniaras facing each other. The two lines linking them are possibly part of their cult monument, the dokana. The small indentation in the center most likely served to hold the disk on the turning lathe.
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CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
Details
AN ETRUSCAN BRONZE MIRROR
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
7 13⁄16 in. (19.9 cm.) high
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
7 13⁄16 in. (19.9 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. Franz Haniel (1883-1965) collection, Germany; thence by descent.
Exhibited
On loan to the Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Munich, 1966-1972.
On loan to the Archaeological Collection of the University of Zurich, 1973-2020.
On loan to the Archaeological Collection of the University of Zurich, 1973-2020.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department
Depicting the Tinas Cliniaras facing each other. The two lines linking them are possibly part of their cult monument, the dokana. The small indentation in the center most likely served to hold the disk on the turning lathe.