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LOT 1039
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
SUMERIAN TERRACOTTA EYE IDOL
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/2 in. (170 grams, 11.5 cm).
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/2 in. (170 grams, 11.5 cm).
With conical hollow-form body and large looped eyes (one partial).
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
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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.
