Single Owner Auction - Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr.
Fri, Nov 20, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 176
Gold Plated Human Skull
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 11th century, skull with probably later and undated gold plated scroll decorated applique and gold rimmed eye sockets, gold tests at least 22kt., 5-3/4 x 6-1/2 in. - Note: Lot accompanied by documents from Beta Analytic Inc., Miami, Florida in 2008, states that the radio carbon dating result from a sample of the skull indicates the age as "AD 1010 to 1170". - Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
lacking jaw bone and most of teeth, stray pencil mark (?) over left eye
Condition
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