Eastern MediterraneanSilver Figure of a Man

Sheet silver in the shape of a bearded man wearing a cloak rendered with diagonal folds. Carefully embossed head with soft classical features, heavy moustache and beard and curled hair surrounded by a row of dots. Pierced nipples, holes for fixation. Size: H. 9. 3 cm Material: Silver Culture: Eastern Mediterranean, 5th/4th Century BC Condition: Appealing item with missing extremities. Wrinkles along the neck and the waist. Provenance: German private collection. Thence art market Munich, September 2009 sale. Provenance data to the buyer. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland. Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – sdoganamento molto lento – consegna postale lentissima.