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PAIR OF SCYTHIAN GOLD LEAF PLAQUES WITH RECUMBENT STAGS Ca.
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PAIR OF SCYTHIAN GOLD LEAF PLAQUES WITH RECUMBENT STAGS Ca.
Estimate £1,200 - £2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
PAIR OF SCYTHIAN GOLD LEAF PLAQUES WITH RECUMBENT STAGS Ca. 600 - 500 BC.
A pair of gold leaf plaques, each of nearly square form and hammered in relief with a recumbent stag within a beaded inner border. Each stag is depicted with folded legs, a raised head, and branching antlers extending across the upper field. Ribbed outer borders frame the plaques, with pierced attachment holes at the corners. For similar see: L'Or des Scythes, Ermitage Museum, p. 57 and Cat. 184/6.
Size: 43-45mm x 37-38mm; Weight: 5g
Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly H.G. collection; acquired from A. Kotllar, Paris, French art market, 1970Ð2006.
This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
About the sale
FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION
Auction location
Auction time
10/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Apollo Art Auctions Ltd
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