WESTERN ASIATIC TERRACOTTA IDOL
Ca. 2nd-1st millennium BC A terracotta idol featuring anthropomorphic characteristics, presenting a flat body that rises from a circular base. The head is adorned with a conical-shaped hat, and the stylised facial features include a pinched nose and large eyes with narrow pupils. The hands are positioned on the chest complemented by a substantial necklace. For a similar example, see Bonhams, Antiquities, 29 April 2009, London, Lot 185.
Size: 145mm x 50mm; Weight: 52g
Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Dutch collection, collected between 1960-1980's.
200
Estimate: GBP 300 - 600
Price realized | 400 GBP |
Starting price | 200 GBP |
Estimate | 300 GBP |