Lot Essay
PUBLISHED:
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, pp. 170-171, pl. 195.
The Art of Ancient Cyprus, pp. 170-171, pl. 195.
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LATE BRONZE AGE, 1450-1200 B.C.
Details
A CYPRIOT BASE RING WARE FEMALE FIGURE
LATE BRONZE AGE, 1450-1200 B.C.
Of Pubic Triangle type, the pinched head with large circular 'button' eyes in relief, large double-pierced protruding ears, the tapered neck with incised neck-band and necklace, arms curved round the prominent pointed breasts, with wide exaggerated hips and incised pubic hair triangle, with tapering legs, repair and restoration, mounted
8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm.) high
LATE BRONZE AGE, 1450-1200 B.C.
Of Pubic Triangle type, the pinched head with large circular 'button' eyes in relief, large double-pierced protruding ears, the tapered neck with incised neck-band and necklace, arms curved round the prominent pointed breasts, with wide exaggerated hips and incised pubic hair triangle, with tapering legs, repair and restoration, mounted
8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Reputedly from the Lawrence-Cesnola collection.
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