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PHOENICIAN TERRACOTTA MODEL OF A MEDIUM-SIZED BOAT WITH CREW AND CARGO - TL TESTED - Ca. 6th century BC A terracotta sculpture representing a typical Phoenician boat, reflecting the importance of seafaring for this civilisation. The Phoenicians are widely regarded as the earliest maritime people, whose influence led to the development of coastal cities equipped with secure harbours and defensive structures. As navigators and traders, they established a well-structured commercial network stretching from Egypt to Gibraltar and onward into the Atlantic. Size: 44.5 x 16.5 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.