Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol Head and Other Fragment Collection

拍品描述

1st millennium B.C. Comprising: a horse head, three idol heads and a fragment with an impressed motif. Cf. similar example of harnessed horses in Macalister, R.A., The excavations of Gezer, 1902-1905 and 1907-1909, London, 1912, volume II, fig.211; cf. also figs.207,208,210, for terracotta statuettes in similar style. 70.1 grams total, 30-47 mm (1 1/8 - 1 7/8 in.). [5, 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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