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LOT 0489

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

CYPRIOT TERRACOTTA VOTIVE HORN
2100-1850 B.C.
5 3/8 in. (71 grams, 13.5 cm).

Tapering round-section votive with reserved zigzag bands of dense linear hatching; modern mounting pin. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
From the celebrated personal collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist, and television presenter Desmond Morris.
with Christie’s, South Kensington, 14 May 2002, lot 19 (part).

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