Italic - Set of Three Bronze 'Antelope' Belt Hooks > Lot No. 657

Description:
Circa 4th century BC. Italic, from the Pre-Roman Era. A set of three bronze zoomorphic belt hooks with traces of iron rivets for securing to belt plates; the legs formed as a pair of elongated antelopes, with horned heads looking back over their shoulders, with dog's head and ram's head terminals; workmanship delicate and finely detailed.

Measurements:
120 - 122mm.

Condition:
One fine, one with minor repair and one damaged.

References:
Cf. Bonhams, 29th April, 2009, lot158 (for a set of three extremely similar examples)

Provenance:
From a deceased estate.

Export licence:
No

Low estimate: £300
High estimate: £500

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £500