Bidspirit auction | PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA NUDE PREGNANT FEMALE

PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA NUDE PREGNANT FEMALE FIGURE IN A RITUAL POSE - Ca. 4th - 3rd century BC A terracotta sculpture representing a woman dressed in a classical tunic and holding an instrument resembling a tambourine. The figure displays a prominent abdomen, suggesting a depiction of a pregnant woman. The presence of the instrument indicates the association of music with certain cultic or ritual contexts. The sculpture forms part of a group of Phoenician terracottas discovered underwater in the 1950s, possibly originating from Phoenician temples and intended as votive figures depicting the Phoenicians and their principal activities. Size: 47 cm. Provenance: Private European collection of Ancient Art; Ex New York Antiquities Gallery pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. All items are accompanied by a European export license. Each item has been published and exhibited. A copy of the published book will be provided with each lot.