Old Babylonian Terracotta Figure of Musicians

1900-1600 B.C.

4 1/8 in. (116 grams, 10.5 cm).

Moulded as two females posed side-by-side with long flared skirts, one holding a small percussion instrument and the other with a pipe raised to her mouth, each with segmented hair and conical cap, casting seams to the lateral edges, hollow underside.

Provenance

Ex Monique Sancey Collection, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
with Bonhams, 14 May 2003, no.229.
European private collection.

Literature

Cf. later figure in the British Museum under accession no.1880,0617.1697.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 0255