South East Asian Terracotta Funerary Mask
Indonesia, 4th-3rd century B.C. or later Semi-circular, slightly curved body with two eye-holes and incised stylised facial details; pierced at the outer edges for attachment. See discussion of ceramics in Mijares, A.S.B., The Archaeology of Peñablanca Cave Sites, Northern Luzon, Philippines in Journal of Austronesian Studies 1(2), December 2005; and Thiel, B., Excavations at Musang Cave, Northeast Luzon, Philippines, in Asian Perspectives, Vol. 28, no. 1. 310 grams, 18.6 cm (7 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
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Indonesia, 4th-3rd century B.C. or later Semi-circular, slightly curved body with two eye-holes and incised stylised facial details; pierced at the outer edges for attachment. See discussion of ceramics in Mijares, A.S.B., The Archaeology of Peñablanca Cave Sites, Northern Luzon, Philippines in Journal of Austronesian Studies 1(2), December 2005; and Thiel, B., Excavations at Musang Cave, Northeast Luzon, Philippines, in Asian Perspectives, Vol. 28, no. 1. 310 grams, 18.6 cm (7 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
