Cypriot - Ceramic warrior bust - Cyprus - 10th / 7th century BCE.






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Chypriote ceramic warrior bust, circa 10th–7th century BCE, 9.4 cm high (13.8 cm with base), in good condition, acquired in 2025 from a France-based gallery/antiquaire, previously part of a French Mediterranean archaeology collection.
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Ceramic bust of a warrior
Schematic bust of a Cypriot warrior with details added in pastillage.
The face is streamlined, the head is sugar-loaf shaped, the nose is prominent, two broad ornaments at ear level.
Cypro-archaic period, 10th–7th century BCE.
Dimensions: Height 9.4 cm (height 13.8 cm with the base)
Provenance: France, P.H.D. Gallery
Formerly: French Collection of Mediterranean Archaeology
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Ceramic bust of a warrior
Schematic bust of a Cypriot warrior with details added in pastillage.
The face is streamlined, the head is sugar-loaf shaped, the nose is prominent, two broad ornaments at ear level.
Cypro-archaic period, 10th–7th century BCE.
Dimensions: Height 9.4 cm (height 13.8 cm with the base)
Provenance: France, P.H.D. Gallery
Formerly: French Collection of Mediterranean Archaeology
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
