A bronze statuette of a woman with a crescent... Lot 13
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A bronze statuette of a woman with a crescent moon, Neo-Elamite, 8th - 7th century B.C.
22.5 cm high bronze statue of a woman wearing a girdled garment that reaches far over the knees. Starting from the belt in the middle in front of the lower abdomen a hanging of five stripes. The lower hem of the garment is slightly turned outwards. Necklace of thick pearls, the forearms probably decorated with a set of bracelets. The frontally standing figure holds a crescent moon in front of the chest. Above the crescent two stylized breasts. The face with circular eyes, a prominent long nose and with the corners of the mouth raised into a slight smile. The hair is strictly gathered by a tiara (if not a headdress is meant). Green patina with red oxides. Antique repair at the back hem of the robe. Mounted on a base (height with base 16.5 cm).
Expressive bronze sculpture of the late Elamite period.
Condition: II +
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