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LOT 0886
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
WESTERN ASIATIC AND OTHER TERRACOTTA BOWL AND FERTILITY FIGURE GROUP
CIRCA 3000 B.C. AND LATER
3 3/8 - 6 7/8 in. (373 grams total, 8.4 - 17.5 cm).
CIRCA 3000 B.C. AND LATER
3 3/8 - 6 7/8 in. (373 grams total, 8.4 - 17.5 cm).
Comprising: Mycenaean standing terracotta figure with flared base, applied arms, collar, eyes and hair; standing figure with pinched features, applied collar, dished panel above the head, black and ochre paint detailing; Mycenaean psi-shaped standing figure with splayed 'wings' applied hair to reverse, black and red painted detailing; small bowl with rounded underside. [4, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Some collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
Property of a North London gentleman.
LITERATURE:
See Villes, A & Luci, K., Dieux des Balkans. Figurines Néolithiques du Kosovo, Paris, 2015, for discussion.
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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.
