Greek Geometric Bronze Abstract Bird Pendant
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Ancient Greece, Geometric Period, ca. second half of the 8th century BCE. A fine cast-bronze pendant in the form of an abstract bird with a petite head, a bulbous body with a pair of lateral perforations and a conical base, a crescent-shaped tail, and an integral suspension loop on top. The perforations on the sides of the body may have perhaps held precious or semi-precious stones for an additional touch of opulence. Lovely green and brown patina envelops the pendant. Size: 3.25" L x 1.3" W x 1.9" H (8.3 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.8 cm); 2.5" H (6.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#137219
Ancient Greece, Geometric Period, ca. second half of the 8th century BCE. A fine cast-bronze pendant in the form of an abstract bird with a petite head, a bulbous body with a pair of lateral perforations and a conical base, a crescent-shaped tail, and an integral suspension loop on top. The perforations on the sides of the body may have perhaps held precious or semi-precious stones for an additional touch of opulence. Lovely green and brown patina envelops the pendant. Size: 3.25" L x 1.3" W x 1.9" H (8.3 cm x 3.3 cm x 4.8 cm); 2.5" H (6.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#137219
Condition
Old loss to lower tip. Minor abrasions and encrustations, with softening to some finer details, and light encrustations across exterior and within interior. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout.
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Greek Geometric Bronze Abstract Bird Pendant
Estimate $400 - $600
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