Lot Essay
Cf. M. Fortin, Syria, Land of Civilizations, Quebec, 1999, p. 216 for similar terracotta covered wagons and carts in the National Museum, Damascus.
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2500-2300 B.C.
Details
A SYRIAN TERRACOTTA MODEL OF A WAGON
2500-2300 B.C.
The base of the covered wagon pierced at either end for four wheel attachments, pierced at front originally for central pole, wheels unattached, wagon chipped and repaired
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high
2500-2300 B.C.
The base of the covered wagon pierced at either end for four wheel attachments, pierced at front originally for central pole, wheels unattached, wagon chipped and repaired
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) high
Special notice
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