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LOT 0252
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
CIRCA 2400-2100 B.C.
2 1/2 in. (17.88 grams, 64 mm).
Of unusual double pelta type, symbolising a female human body, embossed dots to the perimeter and two holes to the centre.
ProvenanceFrom a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent.
Property of a New Zealand legal professional.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12318-223718.
Cf. for similar idols but in marble, Bilgi, Ö., Anthropomorphic Representations in Anatolia before the Classical Age, Istanbul, 2014, figs.728, 729 and 741; for metallic idols of very similar (although not completely identical) shape see idem, pp.272-275; see also Connolly, P., The legend of Odysseus, Oxford, 1986; D’Amato, R., Salimbeti, A., Early Iron Age Greek Warrior 1100-700, Oxford, 2016.
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LOT 0252
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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