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Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol
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LOT 0560

Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol

7TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.

5 in. (140 grams, 12.5 cm).

A male figure with a bell-shaped lower body painted with horizontal stripes, an applied phallus above; column-like upper body and head with stylised facial features, tall conical headdress.

Provenance

Private collection of Mrs R.K., Basel, Switzerland.
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0560

Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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