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Katso käännösLähi-itä Terrakotta Hevosen ja ratsastajan hahmo. 10 cm H. 5.-4. vuosisadalla eaa.
Nro. 88784525
Near Eastern Statuette of a Horse and Rider
Terracota.
Near Eastern, 5th - 4th century B.C.
10 cm height.
Provenance: Private collection, H. L., Paris, France, 1970 - 1980.
Condiiton: Good condition, low part of the legs restored.
A cream pottery figure, most likely Near Eastern, depicting in an abstract way a horse and its rider, their bodies blending into a single, triangular form, with the head and upper body of the man directly behind the horse’s head, without any indication of the man’s legs; similarly the arms of the man and the reins of the animal are rolled into one.
Most of the statuette was made by hand (in fact, some finger prints from the artist are still visible in the clay), but the face was made in a mould, detailing the large eyes, eyebrows, beard and moustache, as well as curls visible under the conical, pointed cap and its decoration. Some traces of red paint are still visible on the object.
Similar statuettes that were on the market recently are invariably dated either 2000-1500 B.C. or 1500-1200 B.C., but we believe that in fact they may be much younger than that. In view of the use of a mould, this particular statuette is believed to date from the 5th or 4th century B.C.
For a similar statuette see Avshalom Zemer, Terracotta Figurines in Ancient Times (Haifa, The National Maritime Museum, 2009), p. 84, no. 45 (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford).
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
Myyjän tarina
Near Eastern Statuette of a Horse and Rider
Terracota.
Near Eastern, 5th - 4th century B.C.
10 cm height.
Provenance: Private collection, H. L., Paris, France, 1970 - 1980.
Condiiton: Good condition, low part of the legs restored.
A cream pottery figure, most likely Near Eastern, depicting in an abstract way a horse and its rider, their bodies blending into a single, triangular form, with the head and upper body of the man directly behind the horse’s head, without any indication of the man’s legs; similarly the arms of the man and the reins of the animal are rolled into one.
Most of the statuette was made by hand (in fact, some finger prints from the artist are still visible in the clay), but the face was made in a mould, detailing the large eyes, eyebrows, beard and moustache, as well as curls visible under the conical, pointed cap and its decoration. Some traces of red paint are still visible on the object.
Similar statuettes that were on the market recently are invariably dated either 2000-1500 B.C. or 1500-1200 B.C., but we believe that in fact they may be much younger than that. In view of the use of a mould, this particular statuette is believed to date from the 5th or 4th century B.C.
For a similar statuette see Avshalom Zemer, Terracotta Figurines in Ancient Times (Haifa, The National Maritime Museum, 2009), p. 84, no. 45 (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford).
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
Myyjän tarina
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Katso käännösDer Uschepti wurde sehr schnell verschickt und war sehr sehr gut verpackt. Danke für das wunderschöne Stück.
Katso käännöstutto perfetto, eccellente!
Katso käännösNice item, good and fast shipping
Katso käännösPersona seria e corretta che fa fronte alle consegne in brevissimo tempo. Oggetto conforme alle foto pubblicate.
Katso käännösArrived well packed and in good condition! Gracias!
Katso käännöstutto ok
Katso käännösA beautiful piece. Very happy. Thank you very much.
Katso käännöstodo perfecto
Katso käännösOggetto come da foto arrivato in tempi brevissimi e protetto per la spedizione con le dovute cautele.Serietà del venditore. G.
Katso käännösCe vendeur est parfait, livraison rapide, les objets sont bien emballés et le transporteur DHL super. L'objet est arrivé en parfait état et la découverte est magnifique et pleine d'émotions. Merci Vi
Katso käännösMagnifique de travailler avec vous, livraison très rapide, emballage parfait livreur géniaux. L'objet est merveilleux et très émouvant en parfait état. Merci Viviane
Katso käännösBeautiful work, fast shipping
Katso käännösthanks!
Article conforme à la description envoie rapide très bonne communication merci👍
Katso käännösThank you.
Katso käännösArticle conforme à la description superbe objet bon communication avec le vendeur la seule chose qui peut être regrettable pour cette sorte d'article c'est qu'il n'y a pas de certificat d'authenticité
Katso käännösAgréablement surpris par la qualité de l'objet. mais j'ai des doutes sur l'authenticité; le collier est monté sur câble d'acier. pas de fermoir... Etonnant pour un objet dit "ancien"...
Katso käännösIt's formed with ancient beads, same that all necklaces in other dealers and museums, mounted on modern thread, as is logical
Lovely necklace. Exactly as described and pictured. Well wrapped and packed.I would heartily recommend this seller, and would definitely buy from them again.
Katso käännösWhat a remarkable vase. So delicate, so fine! I am very happy with it. It will get a beautiful spot in our livingroom. Thank you very much, Annet
Katso käännösProdukt noch schöner als auf dem Bild! Immer wieder gerne, schneller Versand, alles einfach top!
Katso käännösJ’aimerais recevoir le certificat d’authenticité qui était prévu avec la commande. Avec mes remerciements
Katso käännösI send via postal letter
Oggetto pieno di fascino, ottimamente imballato, coerente alla presentazione! Spedizione veloce. Consigliato!
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