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LOT 0596

Cypriot Terracotta Votive Horn

2100-1850 B.C.

5 1/2 in. (70 grams total, 14 cm high including stand).

Tapering round-section votive with reserved zigzag bands of dense linear hatching; remains of an old base including label. [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, no.19 (part).
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.

CONDITION

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LOT 0596

Cypriot Terracotta Votive Horn

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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