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LOT 1222
Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
SYRO-HITTITE TERRACOTTA FERTILITY IDOL COLLECTION
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 - 4 1/4 in. (201 grams total, 10-11 cm).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 - 4 1/4 in. (201 grams total, 10-11 cm).
Each a standing female with hands clasped to the breasts, applied collar, pinched facial details. [4, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a European lady; part of a private collection formed in Germany in the 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.
VETTING:
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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.
