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Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle
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LOT 1282

Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

7 in. (770 grams, 18 cm high).

Modelled in the round with crimped band to the flanks, scooped saddle, applied mane detailing; pierced at the neck to accept reins, with old label to the underside: 'YAZDANI 242C LONDON'.

Provenance

UK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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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LOT 1282

Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal with Saddle

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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