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937 - EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN / WESTERN ASIAN FEMALE FERTILITY IDOL.

Estimate £3,000 - £6,000

Description

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN / WESTERN ASIAN FEMALE FERTILITY IDOL. Ca. 5th millennium BC. A dark clay seated fertility idol in the form of a nude female figure with a tall flattened head, pierced eyes, projecting breasts, and broad hips with the legs extending forward. The arms are reduced to small loops. The surface is richly decorated with incised linear and geometric ornament. Size: 90mm x 70mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the German art market; Ex European private collection 1990's This item has a German export licence. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 06/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

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