Syro-Hittite Bronze Votive Family Group Statuette

GBP 750.00

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Object Description

A Syro-Hittite bronze votive statuette depicting a group of four anthropomorphic figures of similar height, joined at the torso and feet. The statuette is likely depicting a family or tribal group. The figures are presented with their arms outstretched. Their stylised heads are rendered as flat irregular discs, pinched out at the front to form the nasal bridge. The reverse of the statuette appears flat and unadorned.

The piece is supplied with a custom-made stand.

Measurements of the statuette itself: H 6.3cm x W 6.3cm; weight 94.1g.

Date: Circa 2nd-1st Millennium BC

Object History

From an important collection formed before 1989, by descent from the grandfather to his grandchildren.

Object Condition

Fine condition. Patination and earthly encrustations to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:6.5 x H:8 centimeters

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Dealer Location

The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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