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239 - Pair of Iberian beads, 5th–6th centuries.
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€350 - 400Sale fees
Pair of Iberian beads, 5th–6th centuries. Gold. One of them has damage visible in the photo. Measurements: 1 x 1 cm (x2). Provenance: Family legacy of Ramon Martí Alsina and Ricard Martí Aguiló. Archaeological collection formed from the 1950s by successive generations of the family, through acquisitions in European galleries and auction houses. Iberian society was highly hierarchical, with the warrior and noble class at the top. The priestly class rivaled it in power, and artisans were also highly regarded. Among neighboring peoples, and especially among the Greeks, Iberian warriors were particularly admired, as they threw themselves into battle fearlessly and fought to the death without retreating, even when the battle was already lost. In fact, the Greeks even went so far as to hire Iberian mercenaries for their own wars.
Auction details
9th November - Private Collection: The Martí Alsina Legacy IAuction house
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