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LOT 1173
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LARGE WESTERN ASIATIC TERRACOTTA STATUE HEAD
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 in. (600 grams, 16 cm).
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 in. (600 grams, 16 cm).
A hollow-formed figure or idol head with conical cap, pinched facial form, applied brows and other detailing; mounted on a stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Cambridgeshire lady; formerly in the Igor Karmiloff collection (1925-2016), UN economist and author of Flashbacks, Icons of Impermanence, Bloomington, 2009; acquired in the 1950s-early 1990s.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
