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CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
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A SYRIAN TERRACOTTA OFFERING TABLE
CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Of circular form, set on tripod curled feet, the raised rim incised with dashes, the shallow spout with button eyes on either side, a loop handle opposite, the underside with a representation of a coiled snake, 36.5 cm. diam.; a Babylonian terracotta model bed, with offering jars at the foot and rope decoration on the underside, 20 cm. long; a Syrian terracotta boat-shaped stylised seated figure, with moulded facial features, 13 cm. long; a Syrian terracotta horse with three riders, 16.5 cm. high; and two Syrian terracotta 'bird type' idols, 21.5 cm. high max., mounted (6)
CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Of circular form, set on tripod curled feet, the raised rim incised with dashes, the shallow spout with button eyes on either side, a loop handle opposite, the underside with a representation of a coiled snake, 36.5 cm. diam.; a Babylonian terracotta model bed, with offering jars at the foot and rope decoration on the underside, 20 cm. long; a Syrian terracotta boat-shaped stylised seated figure, with moulded facial features, 13 cm. long; a Syrian terracotta horse with three riders, 16.5 cm. high; and two Syrian terracotta 'bird type' idols, 21.5 cm. high max., mounted (6)
Provenance
Acquired in the 1960s or early 1970s.
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