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LOT 0916
Roman Terracotta Figure of the Naked Venus
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (120 grams, 16.5 cm).
Hollow-formed moulded figurine, Venus (Greek Aphrodite) standing nude holding up a fold of her robe cascading to her feet. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £750
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Single-edged ferrous blade with angled tip, hexagonal-section hilt with incised ribbing, dog-head finial with open mouth to accept a securing cord. 28.7 grams, 12.7 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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