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LOT 1182
Canaanite Bronze Warrior God Holding Weapons
EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/8 in. (196 grams, 15.7 cm).
Standing on a flanged base with a weapon in each hand, baldric with axe to the shoulder.
ProvenanceAcquired in Paris and London, 1970s.
From a collection of Canaanite gods in bronze, from the collection of a London, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12701-234381.
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.
For similar examples from the "Syrian" group of flat-cast warrior gods, see no.23 and 27 in Negbi, Canaanite Gods in Metal.
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LOT 1182
Canaanite Bronze Warrior God Holding Weapons
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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