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Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God
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LOT 0081

Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God

6TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

5 1/2 in. (425 grams, 14.2 cm).

Modelled in the round standing and wearing ankle-length robe, helmet with flared crest; left arm extended and right arm bent as if shooting a bow; possibly Laran, the war-god.

Provenance

UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12652-236228.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0081

Etruscan Bronze Statue of a War God

Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)

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