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摩亨佐達羅 Terracotta 女神軀幹。西元前第三個千年。 4.7 公分高。 (沒有保留價)
編號 81842635
編號 81842635
A Near Eastern bronze ring featuring a slightly distorted round hoop and a central bezel comprised of two conjoined circles. Two bird motifs rendered in relief, facing each other, flanks the bezel. Patination and some earthly encrustations to the surface.
Many grand civilisations inhabited the area of Western Asia in Antiquity, their wealth and prosperity is witnessed by the very sophisticated precious metal crafting of jewellery. Very fine granulation along with filigree, were at the centre of Near Eastern and Western Asiatic jewellery production and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans.
Internal diameter: circa 1.5cm; closest UK ring size: F
Provenance: Ex Japanese collection, deceased gentleman, acquired 1970s-2000s.