COLLECTION OF SYRO-HITTITE TERRACOTTA BIRD IDOLS

Ca. 1800 - 1400 BC. A collection of three terracotta bird idols, each depicting a stylised female figure with a rounded body, elongated neck, projecting beak and applied circular breasts, supported on two short legs. Each wears a tall, raised headband and nurses a child at the breast. Size: 90-110mm x 50-70mm; Weight: 400g Provenance: Private London collection; ex French art market, 1990s.

Estimate:£200

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