.jpg?w=1)
CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
A PRE-ACHAEMENID GOLD TRIPLE LION-HEADED FINIAL
CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C.
The sheet gold laid over a central core, the horizontally ribbed hollow stem surmounted by three repoussé lion head protomes with central shallow boss, each head with knitted brow and detailed face with whiskers, and chevron chased ruff and mane
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C.
The sheet gold laid over a central core, the horizontally ribbed hollow stem surmounted by three repoussé lion head protomes with central shallow boss, each head with knitted brow and detailed face with whiskers, and chevron chased ruff and mane
2¾ in. (7 cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.