63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
Terms of sale
View demo
We are excited to announce our 2-DAY April Sale, Ancient Art & Antiquities, starting on April 26, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. This sale features a curated selection of expertly authenticated artefacts from a variety of regions, including Classical Europe, Egypt, and the Near East, as well as stunning pieces from India, and China. For condition reports or any inquiries, please contact us at enquiries@apolloauctions.com. Payments can be made in USD, GBP, or EUR. Packing and shipping is handled by our professional, in-house white-glove team.
|
LOT 203:
SCYTHIAN IRON CURVED DAGGER WITH BIRD-SHAPED HANDLE
more...
|
|
|
Start price:
£
1,000
Estimated price :
£1,500 - £3,000
Buyer's Premium: 29%
More details
VAT: 20%
On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
|
SCYTHIAN IRON CURVED DAGGER WITH BIRD-SHAPED HANDLE
Ca. 500 - 400 BC. An iron dagger with a broad, curved blade tapering to a point, slightly thickened at the spine. The hilt terminates in a sculptural element in the form of a stylised bird’s head, complete with incised eye and open beak, the body curving downward to form the handle. A circular perforation is present just above the hilt.Size: 350mm x 30mm; Weight: 205gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. Emily & Walter Mead Collection, Santa Fe, NM., active 196’s - 1990s. (Mead Paper Corporation family). This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
