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Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility
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LOT 0242

Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility

13TH-12TH CENTURY B.C.

3 1/2 in. (4 in.) (41 grams, 89 mm (74 grams total, 10 cm including stand)).

Comprising: plaque formed as a facing figure holding a bird to the chest, cast with pellet detailing to the eyes, hair, belt and other features; loop to rear of neck and openwork cage to rear of chest; lateral loops to shoulders; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

with ArtAncient, 2010.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0242

Amlash Bronze Figure of Fertility

Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)

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