AN AMLASH TERRACOTTA STEATOPYGOUS FEMALE IDOL
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AN AMLASH TERRACOTTA STEATOPYGOUS FEMALE IDOL

EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

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AN AMLASH TERRACOTTA STEATOPYGOUS FEMALE IDOL
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
The standing figure with exaggerated broad hips and short tapering legs, arms curved in front towards the small breasts, long neck with globular head and high hair ornament behind, with pierced ears and one remaining bronze earring, repaired; and another similar, with triple-pierced ears, repaired with restoration
9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.) and 7¼ in. (18.3 cm.) high respectively (2)
Provenance
Formerly in the Dubiner collection; the Canadian, Sam Dubiner, lived in Israel and formed a collection of ancient Persian ceramics between 1954-1958.
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