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A Parthian Bronze Handle, circa 1st/2nd Century A.D.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- A Parthian Bronze Handle
- Bronze
- Length 5 3/8 in. 13.7 cm.
- Length: 5 1/4 inches
Probably from a patera or incense burner, in the form of a leaping panther, of taut attenuated form with narrow waist, erect ears, and bared teeth, and wearing a necklace of ivy(?) leaves around the neck, a fragmentary attachment tenon below the hind paws.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York [I.652], April 1st, 1977
Condition
Good and as shown, surface worn.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.