Treasures From The Beginnings of European Civilization
WEAPONS ORNAMENTS FIGURES VOTIVE POTTERY
BRONZE FIGURES
PUBLISHED IN METALLURGY FUNDAMENTALS 8216. IMPRESSIVE IBERIAN BRONZE HOUND, c. 8th-7th century BC. An excellent example of these very rare early Iberian bronze figures representing a large hound in an alert forward looking posture. 6" length. On custom lucite stand. Front paws missing, otherwise in excellent original condition. Very rare. Reverse view.
Published in Metallurgy Fundamentals, by Daniel A. Brandt and J.C. Warner, Goodheart-Willcox, 10/07/19.
$4000.
ORNAMENTS
8214. AN EXCEPTIONAL BRONZE AGE BONE HAIR ORNAMENT, c. 2nd millenium BC. With notches and central openwork with hole at top. 3.3". Excellent intact condition with light encrusted soil attesting authenticity.
8215. A BRONZE AGE BONE HAIR ORNAMENT, c. 2nd millenium BC. With notches along the top. 4.8". Excellent intact condition with light encrusted soil attesting authenticity.
VOTIVE OBJECTS
VERY RARE EARLY EUROPEAN POTTERY
WEAPONS AND TOOLS
8931. UNFINISHED TROY TYPE STONE AXE, ca. 3500-1500 BC. The axe with notch where socket is normally found. 3.9 inches. Heinrich Schliemann found similar examples at Troy with only notches such as this has rather than completely drilled socket holes.
8519. EUROPEAN BRONZE - IRON AGE POLISHED STONE VOTIVE EGG. Central Europe, 3rd-1st millennium BC. 1.5 x 2.5 inches.
8520. EUROPEAN BRONZE - IRON AGE POLISHED AND WORKED STONE. Central Europe, 3rd-1st millennium BC. With shallow drill hole. Uncertain use but clearly used for some purpose. 1.25 x 2 inches.
