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LOT 0223
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
BACTRIAN DECORATED PILLAR IDOL IN BLACK STONE
CIRCA 2750-2334 B.C.
7 1/2 in. (2.69 kg, 19 cm).
CIRCA 2750-2334 B.C.
7 1/2 in. (2.69 kg, 19 cm).
Formed as a tapering column with flared base, shallow slot to the upper face, horizontal bands of scales and foliage.
PROVENANCE:
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
with Kallos Gallery, London, UK.
LITERATURE:
See the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Ancient Near Eastern Art, no.39, for similar.
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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.
