Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Ram
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**Originally Listed At $650**
Ancient Near East, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A really delightful ceramic ram, hand-modeled into a sturdy form with four nub-like legs, a thick body, and a proud head atop a muscular neck. The texture of the fleece is amazing! The curved horns emphasize the symbolism of the ram - virility and strength. This votive figure may have been kept in a home altar or given as an offering at a local temple. Size: 3.75" W x 3.2" H (9.5 cm x 8.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities; ex-Tepper Gallery, late 1990s
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#155753
Ancient Near East, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A really delightful ceramic ram, hand-modeled into a sturdy form with four nub-like legs, a thick body, and a proud head atop a muscular neck. The texture of the fleece is amazing! The curved horns emphasize the symbolism of the ram - virility and strength. This votive figure may have been kept in a home altar or given as an offering at a local temple. Size: 3.75" W x 3.2" H (9.5 cm x 8.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities; ex-Tepper Gallery, late 1990s
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155753
Condition
One back leg is repaired. Otherwise the figure is in very fine condition with rich deposits, especially in the lower profile areas. Details are well preserved.
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Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Ram
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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