Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF GREEK GILT-BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED

PAIR OF GREEK GILT-BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED PROTOMES - Ca. 500 BC. A pair of gilt-bronze protomes, each in the shape of the forepart of a bird with a curved neck and lowered head. The plumage is engraved with overlapping bands of pointed feathers across the neck. The lower edge expands into a broad circular base with a raised border, pierced at regular intervals for attachment. Accompanied by a modern custom-made display stand. Size: 95-110mm x 75-75mm; Weight: 185g Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s). This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.