Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Astonishing Matrix with Facing Lion between two Columns. The Royal Majestic Symbol of Power&Strenght
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Astonishing Matrix with a Facing Lion between two Columns. The Royal Majestic Symbol of power, strengh. Probably used for striking an image over a thin silver, or gold plates like exquisite vessels or luxury cuirass because there are traces of hammer at the part behind. Very well preserved with a lovely olive green natural patina. Amazing Hellenistic style. Exceedingly rare! Size: 3,7cm. Item No. B2 Purchased by the current owner in 2011 in Austria, Wien from Collector fair. Collected Since: 1970's. Previous owners history: Old Austrian Private Collection. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
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Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Astonishing Matrix with a Facing Lion between two Columns. The Royal Majestic Symbol of power, strengh. Probably used for striking an image over a thin silver, or gold plates like exquisite vessels or luxury cuirass because there are traces of hammer at the part behind. Very well preserved with a lovely olive green natural patina. Amazing Hellenistic style. Exceedingly rare! Size: 3,7cm. Item No. B2 Purchased by the current owner in 2011 in Austria, Wien from Collector fair. Collected Since: 1970's. Previous owners history: Old Austrian Private Collection. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
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