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LOT 0579
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
CYPRIOT TERRACOTTA MODEL OF A SHRINE OF ASTARTE
8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (211 grams, 97 mm).
8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
3 3/4 in. (211 grams, 97 mm).
Shrine model with dovecote, pointillé detailing and raised framing; old collector's label '5217-43/3' to underside; as found in a shrine of Astarte of Paphos. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1980s.
From the collection of Paul S. Forbes, Maryland, USA.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hardin, D., The Phoenicians, Praeger, 1963, pl.23.
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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.
