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LOT 1351
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
SUMERIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF ASTARTE IN NAOS
ISIN-LARSA PERIOD, 2100-1800 B.C.
2 1/2 in. (97 grams total, figure: 63 mm high).
ISIN-LARSA PERIOD, 2100-1800 B.C.
2 1/2 in. (97 grams total, figure: 63 mm high).
Tongue-shaped freestanding panel with incurved edges, high-relief figure of a standing female with hands clasped beneath her breasts; old collector's ID to underside '5217-43/3'; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1980s.
From the collection of Paul S. Forbes, Maryland, USA.
LITERATURE:
Cf. more recent figure in the British Museum under accession no.1967,1104.10.
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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.
