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LOT 1095
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Fertility Figure
12TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/4 in. (165 grams, 18.5 cm).
With columnar body and flared foot, applied detailing including hands, collar, hair, disc eyes; lug to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private UK collection; previously with Pars Antiques, London W1; formerly in the Terence Eva collection 1980s-1990s.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Chalcolithic Terracotta Fertility Idol
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Modelled as a highly stylised seated female figure with stub legs and outstretched stub arms, triangular head with simple facial features, conical breasts, buttocks and spine delineated with simple lines to rear. 169 grams, 92 mm high
From the collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999; thence by descent. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Ancient Beads
Late 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising various stone, faience and glass beads, including some feature beads. 129 grams total, 4-33 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Circa 2400-2100 B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Violin-shaped with round body, long neck and stylised head, symbolising a female body, perforated with two holes at the top representing the eyes, embossed with dots around the perimeter. 5.34 grams, 62 mm
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