International Fine Arts Auction 2018-05-20
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/19/2018
ANCIENT AXUMITE TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A WOMAN
Axumite terracotta head of a woman; modeled with typical long, slim nose and wide eyes; the hair pulled back in a projecting updo with incised detailing; circa 4th-5th Century A.D.; H: 4" (approx.); wood stand
PROVENANCE
Alfred L. Scheinberg, Inc.
Estate of Ingrid B. Josephson, acquired from the above, with a copy of the invoice
NOTE: Two fragments, together comprising part of the loss to the piece's neck, will be sold alongside this lot. Images are available upon request.
$300 - 400\n