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LOT 0993
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
WESTERN ASIATIC TERRACOTTA IDOL GROUP
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (149 grams total, 90-95 mm).
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (149 grams total, 90-95 mm).
Comprising a stylised hollow form figure with open mouth and incised detailing, carrying a netted bag on his back with the wide straps going over his shoulders, a necklace(?) shown between the straps, an intricate headdress with small lappets covering most of his head; a votive figure of a nude woman on a tongue-shaped plaque with a raised lip above and below. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
UK private collection.
Acquired from Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK, 2011.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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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.
