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LOT 0041
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
ARCHAIC CYPRIOT HEAD OF A MALE VOTARY
6TH CENTURY B.C.
5 7/8 in. (381 grams total, 15 cm high including stand).
6TH CENTURY B.C.
5 7/8 in. (381 grams total, 15 cm high including stand).
Fragmentary head from a votive limestone figure of a male with long hair arranged inside a plain diadem above his forehead; the face with almond-shaped eyes sculpted in relief, arched eyebrows, and exhibiting the ‘archaic smile’; mounted on a display block.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Professor Hans Dahn (1919-2019), Lausanne, Switzerland.
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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: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
