FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES - DAY 2
Par Apollo Art Auctions
13.10.24
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW

LOT 475:

HUGE AND RARE PHOENICIAN HEAD SHAPED GLASS BEAD


Prix de départ:
£ 8 000
Prix estimé :
£12 000 - £20 000
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13.10.24 à Apollo Art Auctions
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HUGE AND RARE PHOENICIAN HEAD SHAPED GLASS BEAD
Ca. 500 - 300 BC.An iconic Phoenician glass bead shaped like the head of a bearded man. The bead features dazzling blues and bright yellows and has one hole at the top for suspension and another for a stand at the back. Phoenician glass artefacts have been discovered in archaeological sites throughout the Mediterranean region, demonstrating the widespread influence of their glassmaking industry. For similar see: Christie's, Antiquities (2 May 2013), Lot 2.Size: 45mm x 20mm; Weight: 20gProvenance: Private London collection acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.