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LOT 0597
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
SYRIO-PHOENICIAN SHIPWRECK TERRACOTTA BIRTHING GROUP
IRON AGE II, 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/8 in. (844 grams, 18 cm wide).
IRON AGE II, 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/8 in. (844 grams, 18 cm wide).
Hollow-formed figurine comprising a nude female with dressed hair on a stool assisting with the birth of a baby from a taller figure; hollow to the underside; marine accretions. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an early 1960s collection.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Accompanied by an old handwritten identification tag with provenance.
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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.
