Lot 848
Lot of Two Interesting Miniatures. Ancient Near East, c. 450-150 BC. Earliest an intriguing tiny redware oil lamp -- cylindrical bowl with squarish nozzle. Judaea, c. 400 BC. Next a marble head of Herakles, carved and accurately proportioned, but lacking any details of eyes and mouth. Perhaps Alexandria, Egypt, where stone sculptures were often rough carved, and then coated with stucco for the final modeling and finish details. Circa 150 BC. Height of marble: 2-7/8"; both with custom stands. Lot of 2 items.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Realized $216 |
