Lot Essay
The terminal in the form of a stylized hand bent acutely at the knuckles, with fingernails delineated. For another example from Vulci see F. Buranelli, The Etruscans, 1992, p. 73, no. 38.
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CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
AN ETRUSCAN BRONZE FIRE-RAKE
CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.) long
CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.) long
Provenance
Swiss private collection, acquired prior to 1985.
Literature
S. Haynes, Etruscan Bronzes, London, 1985, pp. 185 and 284, no. 106.
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