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Greek Geometric Bronze Pyxis Greece, most likely from Macedonia, Geometric Period, 8th century
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Greek Geometric Bronze Pyxis
Greece, most likely from Macedonia, Geometric Period, 8th century BCE. Gorgeous bronze pyxis with oblong body and decorative openwork flange at base, lid in the form of two bird heads, central vertical post acts as handle. It is believed that these containers were filled with perfume and were worn in the manner of pendants. Size: 4" (10 cm) H to top of handle.
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#108575
Condition
Intact and quite excellent.
Greece, most likely from Macedonia, Geometric Period, 8th century BCE. Gorgeous bronze pyxis with oblong body and decorative openwork flange at base, lid in the form of two bird heads, central vertical post acts as handle. It is believed that these containers were filled with perfume and were worn in the manner of pendants. Size: 4" (10 cm) H to top of handle.
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#108575
Condition
Intact and quite excellent.
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Greek Geometric Bronze Pyxis
Greece, most likely from Macedonia, Geometric Period, 8th century BCE. Gorgeous bronze pyxis with oblong body and decorative openwork flange at base, lid in the form of two bird heads, central vertical post acts as handle. It is believed that these containers were filled with perfume and were worn in the manner of pendants. Size: 4" (10 cm) H to top of handle.
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#108575
Condition
Intact and quite excellent.
Greece, most likely from Macedonia, Geometric Period, 8th century BCE. Gorgeous bronze pyxis with oblong body and decorative openwork flange at base, lid in the form of two bird heads, central vertical post acts as handle. It is believed that these containers were filled with perfume and were worn in the manner of pendants. Size: 4" (10 cm) H to top of handle.
Provenance: Ex-private New York, NY collection acquired in 1985; ex-private Richard Wagner collection, Cape Cod, MA, acquired 1970's.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
#108575
Condition
Intact and quite excellent.
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