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Parthian Alabaster Head of Ishtar
Parthian Alabaster Head of Ishtar
Item Details
Description
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Modelled in the round with luxuriant flowing hair, large lentoid eyes with inlaid black irises, small slit mouth; some encrustation; mounted on a custom-made stand. 523 grams total, 13 cm high including stand (5 1/8 in.).

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

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Parthian Alabaster Head of Ishtar

Estimate £500 - £700
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Starting Price £5
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