Mesopotamian - Stylized Syro-Hittite head - 3rd / 2nd millennium BC.
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Syro-Hittite stylised ceramic head from the 3rd–2nd millennium BCE, orange ceramic on a stand, 3.8 cm high (6.2 cm with stand), provenance Germany (Galerie E.P.L.), previously in a private English collection, acquired in 2017, authentic/original and in very good condition.
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Head of a Syro-Hittite figurine with bead-like eyes
Stylized ceramic figurine head on a base.
The head is pinched and resembles a bird's head, with bead-like eyes and a prominent, oversized nose.
Anatolia, Mesopotamia, 3rd to 2nd millennium BC.
Orange ceramic - Very good condition.
Dimensions: height 3.8 cm (6.2 cm with the base)
Provenance: Germany, Galerie E.P.L.
pPreviously: English private collection, acquired subsequently in 2017 from the auction house Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger, Munich, lot 330/1246.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateHead of a Syro-Hittite figurine with bead-like eyes
Stylized ceramic figurine head on a base.
The head is pinched and resembles a bird's head, with bead-like eyes and a prominent, oversized nose.
Anatolia, Mesopotamia, 3rd to 2nd millennium BC.
Orange ceramic - Very good condition.
Dimensions: height 3.8 cm (6.2 cm with the base)
Provenance: Germany, Galerie E.P.L.
pPreviously: English private collection, acquired subsequently in 2017 from the auction house Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger, Munich, lot 330/1246.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are 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 this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
3ème / 2ème millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Stylized Syro-Hittite head - 3rd / 2nd millennium BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2017
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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