Greek Cypriot Votive Head > Lot No. 0590

Description:
A cast ceramic female head with lentoid eyes, pinched nose and elliptical mouth; the interior filled; old collector label to the reverse; supplied with custom-made display stand.

Culture/Period:
Circa 700 BC

Measurements:
Ceramic, 335 grams, 12 cm including stand

Size :
4 3/4"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
Ex Cesmola collection, with his old label on the reverse: 'from Cyprus - Lawrence. Cesnola coll. Bt. of Sotherby. p 39. Vol II.'

Estimate: £300 - 500 (EUR 370 - 620; USD 480 - 790)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £280