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LOT 0203
South Arabian Inscribed Ceramic Female Statuette
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (618 grams, 15.8 cm).
Modelled seated and nude, arms outstretched before the body; polychrome facial and anatomical detailing and depiction of a necklace and arm bangles; lettering to legs; repaired.
ProvenanceLondon art market, 2000.
Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.C142647A-1 from Re.S.Artes.
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register search certificate dated 10 January 2017 and IADAA search certificate dated 15 April 2020.
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LOT 0203
South Arabian Inscribed Ceramic Female Statuette
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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