Lot 299: ANTIQUITIES. An attractive Persian Heavy Bronze Buckle with the Head of a Lion in relief

An attractive Persian heavy bronze buckle with the head of a lion in relief, c. 5th - 4th Century BC, with original tongue and pin. The frame is quite substantial, the detailed head of the lion straddling the narrowest point, the tongue emerging from its mouth. L: 3 1/8” (7.9 cm). Intact with thick original patination. Ex J. L. Malter collection, acquired in the 1970’s. Value Range: $350 - $450.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 299
• Listing #: 213938
• Closed: Thursday, November 22, 2012 6:29:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $350