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267 - South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Man. 3rd-2nd century B.C. Oval face with pointed chin, stippled beard and elongated ears; incised eyebrows above large almond-shaped eyes, protruding nose and mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand; with old label reading 'N 3268'. Cf. Simpson, J. (ed.), Queen of Sheba: Treasures From Ancient Yemen, London, 2002, item 264. 903 grams total, 18.6 cm including stand (7 3/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
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South Arabian Alabaster Head of a Man. 3rd-2nd century B.C. Oval face with pointed chin, stippled beard and elongated ears; incised eyebrows above large almond-shaped eyes, protruding nose and mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand; with old label reading 'N 3268'. Cf. Simpson, J. (ed.), Queen of Sheba: Treasures From Ancient Yemen, London, 2002, item 264. 903 grams total, 18.6 cm including stand (7 3/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex Laurin, Guilloux, Buffetaud et Tailleur, Paris, 20 May 1987, no.389. with Tajan Auction, Paris, 28 March 2003, no.192. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13537-263100. Within southern Arabia, the ancient tradition of carving beautiful funerary sculptures from alabaster was long-lasting. The eyes and eyebrows of these stone sculptures were usually inlaid or highlighted with red or black pigment. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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