Zoomorphic sharpening tip, forming an antelope head. The animal's eyes are highlighted by eyebrows forming a spiral. Its forehead is adorned with several triangular decorations formed by granulated balls. The precious metal is repoussé-worked, richly embellished with granulated balls at the end, where two holes are placed to hold it in place.
The alloy corresponds to an antique composition. Holes, accidents and small dents.
In the Elamite style. 
Length: 8.5 cm
Provenance :
Jean Roudillon Collection
Live Thursday 6 June 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 56

Zoomorphic sharpening tip, forming an antelope head. The animal's eyes are highlighted by eyebrows forming a spiral. Its forehead is adorned with several triangular decorations formed by granulated balls. The precious metal is repoussé-worked, richly embellished with granulated balls at the end, where two holes are placed to hold it in place. The alloy corresponds to an antique composition. Holes, accidents and small dents. In the Elamite style. Length: 8.5 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,500
Result
€1,300
Buyer's premium
30%
Zoomorphic sharpening tip, forming an antelope head. The animal's eyes are highlighted by eyebrows forming a spiral. Its forehead is adorned with several triangular decorations formed by granulated balls. The precious metal is repoussé-worked, richly embellished with granulated balls at the end, where two holes are placed to hold it in place. The alloy corresponds to an antique composition. Holes, accidents and small dents. In the Elamite style. Length: 8.5 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection
Sale Thursday 6 June 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
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