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.

CONDITION

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LOT 0647