Syro-Hittite Terracotta Female Figure, ex Cahn

Hand-modeled female figure with bird-like facial features, including applied eyes and a pointed beak-like nose. At the nape a trapezoidal hair design fixed with a clay strip. Her left arm placed over the chest, the other to her thigh. Wide angular shoulders. The neck enhanced with a collar of tiny beads. The body in the shape of a simple column with slightly evert foot. Size: H. 10. 4 cm Material: Terracotta Culture: Near Eastern, Syro-Hittite, 2nd Millennium BC Condition: Intact and fine. Surface slightly worn and discolored. Provenance: Herbert A. Cahn, Basel (1990s) . Thence art market Basel, July 2019 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. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland. 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.