Bidspirit auction | PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA MALE FIGURE WITH

PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA MALE FIGURE WITH LOSS OF THE ENTIRE LOWER BODY - Ca. 5th century BC A fragmentary figure of a man preserved from the waist up, displaying archaic features. This terracotta belongs to a group of Phoenician figures discovered underwater in the 1950s, possibly votive sculptures from Phoenician temples representing Phoenicians and their principal activities. Size: 20 cm. Provenance: Private European collection of Ancient Art; Ex New York Antiquities Gallery pre-2000. 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.