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LOT 0906
Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
TEL HALAF TERRACOTTA FERTILITY FIGURE
6TH-5TH MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
3 3/4 in. (119 grams, 94 mm).
6TH-5TH MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
3 3/4 in. (119 grams, 94 mm).
With pinched facial features, applied breasts, horizontal bands of pigment; restored from old and new pieces. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1980-1990s.
From the private collection of H.N., Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, inventory number VA 12517, 12518, for a very similar example.
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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.
