The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
4. Interesting porcelain travel clock, hand painted with Masonic insignia
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 350
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 450
Session
Thu, 20 September 2018 19:00
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Uroborus (also known as Uroboros or Ouroboros) is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or a dragon swallowing its own tail, forming a circle with its body. It has been used throughout history to depict many things, but most of the time it symbolises primordial unity, the endless cycle of time and the universe. Uroborus was very important in religious and mythological symbolism and was frequently used in alchemy illustrations. In the 19th century it was interpreted by some psychologists like Carl Gustav Jung as having a certain influence on the human psyche. The earliest "uroborus"-type dragons appeared in China during the Hongshan culture (4700-2200 BC). In the Mediterranean area, they first appeared in Ancient Egypt around 1600 BC.
Dimensions
width 12 cm, height 11.5 cm, custom 12x11,5
Description
cast and painted porcelain, brass
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Uroborus (also known as Uroboros or Ouroboros) is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or a dragon swallowing its own tail, forming a circle with its body. It has been used throughout history to depict many things, but most of the time it symbolises primordial unity, the endless cycle of time and the universe. Uroborus was very important in religious and mythological symbolism and was frequently used in alchemy illustrations. In the 19th century it was interpreted by some psychologists like Carl Gustav Jung as having a certain influence on the human psyche. The earliest "uroborus"-type dragons appeared in China during the Hongshan culture (4700-2200 BC). In the Mediterranean area, they first appeared in Ancient Egypt around 1600 BC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 12 cm, height 11.5 cm, custom 12x11,5
Description
cast and painted porcelain, brass
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