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LOT 0544
Greek Terracotta Idol Head
MEDITERRANEAN, CIRCA 700 B.C.
1 1/2 in. (2 3/8 in.) (17 grams total, 38 mm (60 mm including stand)).
Stylised head with large annular eyes and pinched nose, conical headdress with horizontal striations. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Ancient Art, London, UK.
From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s.
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Opening Bid: £10,000
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Opening Bid: £50
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