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Indian Chandraketugarh Pottery Head, TL Tested

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Indian Chandraketugarh Pottery Head, TL Tested

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Description

** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **

South Asia, eastern India, Bengal, Chandraketugarh, ca. 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE. A charming pottery head featuring a naturalistic visage with generously lidded, almond-shaped eyes with incised pupils, a straight nose with broad nostrils, a petite, bow-lipped smile, held slightly parted, and a pointed chin. A headband or headdress crowns the ancient visage. The verso is flat, as though the figure was part of a relief. Size: 3.5" W x 5.3" H (8.9 cm x 13.5 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report is available for $50 to the buyer. Please contact us to request.

Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

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Condition

Fragment of a larger piece. Expected chips, nicks, abrasions, and pitting, all commensurate with age. Areas of fire darkening. Otherwise, very nice with light earthen deposits. TL holes to top of verso and underside of chin.

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Indian Chandraketugarh Pottery Head, TL Tested

Name: Indian Chandraketugarh Pottery Head, TL Tested
Brand: Anthony Quinn
SKU: 123424221
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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