Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol Head Collection

拍品描述

2nd millennium B.C. Comprising four heads with pinched detailing, three with large annular eyes. Cf. similar images of idols in bronze in Negbi, O., Canaanite Gods in Metal, an archaeological study of ancient Syro-Palestinian Figurines Tel Aviv, 1976, nos.23,25,27,30. 71 grams total, 25-56 mm (1 - 2 1/4 in.). [4, No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. 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. See our website for more information.

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