Libation spoon with feline on lip The feline rests its mouth, with protruding fangs, on the rim of the vessel, while its paws hold it sideways. The hollow eyes are inlaid. Decorated with a cord on the outer edge of the spoon. Soapstone. Broken-glued. Syria, 10th-8th century B.C. Length: 9.7 cm Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.
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Lot no. 47

Libation spoon with feline on lip The feline rests its mouth, with protruding fangs, on the rim of the vessel, while its paws hold it sideways. The hollow eyes are inlaid. Decorated with a cord on the outer edge of the spoon. Soapstone. Broken-glued. Syria, 10th-8th century B.C. Length: 9.7 cm Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.

Estimate
€1,400 - €1,800
Result
€1,300
Buyer's premium
30%
Libation spoon with feline on lip The feline rests its mouth, with protruding fangs, on the rim of the vessel, while its paws hold it sideways. The hollow eyes are inlaid. Decorated with a cord on the outer edge of the spoon. Soapstone. Broken-glued. Syria, 10th-8th century B.C. Length: 9.7 cm Collection Nicole et Jean-Michel Thierry - lots 1 to 141.
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ARCHAEOLOGY - Collection of N. and J.-M. Thierry & Collection of Monsieur X.
Friday 25 October 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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