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Lot 188

AN AXUMITE TERRACOTTA FEMALE HEAD

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

Closed30 April 2008

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GBP 250

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AN AXUMITE TERRACOTTA FEMALE HEAD
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
With long narrow face, pursed lips and elongated nose, her bulbous eyes with upward gaze, with hair drawn back and indicated with three incised 'herringbone' plaits, mounted
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) high

Formerly in a French private collection.