Apollo Art Auctions

April 2023 Auction  –  22 - 23 April 2023

Apollo Art Auctions , April 2023 Auction

Ancient Art, Antiquities and Coins

Part 1: Sa, 22.04.2023, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 23.04.2023, from 1:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

WESTERN ASIATIC SILVER RAM FIGURE
Ca. 1200-700 BC (or later).
An exquisite silver figurine in the shape of a reclining ram, with its legs folded beneath its body. The animal’s details are exquisitely crafted, with incised eyes, nostrils, and fur that have been meticulously etched. Its horns are nicely curled, adding a unique charm to the piece. The ram is a highly symbolic animal in many cultures, and this figurine displays its beauty with precision.
Size: L:85mm / W:35mm ; 95g
Provenance: From the private collection of an Essex gentleman; previously in an old British Collection, formed before 2000.

Estimate: GBP 1500 - 3000

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized --
Starting price 1'000 GBP
Estimate 1'500 GBP
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support