1910 - Achaemenid Iron Spout in the Form of a Lion's Head. 5th-4th century B.C. Protome in the shape of a lion's head with deep, triangular eye sockets, the wreath-shaped mane transitioning into a rounded socket with a drilled hole on each side of the neck; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, accession number 98.694. 81 grams total, head: 36 mm wide, 10 cm including stand (1 3/8 in. (4 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Achaemenid Iron Spout in the Form of a Lion's Head. 5th-4th century B.C. Protome in the shape of a lion's head with deep, triangular eye sockets, the wreath-shaped mane transitioning into a rounded socket with a drilled hole on each side of the neck; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, accession number 98.694. 81 grams total, head: 36 mm wide, 10 cm including stand (1 3/8 in. (4 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private collection, Switzerland, prior 1983; thence by descent. The drill hole through the gaping mouth suggests that the head may have served as a spout. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.