EASTERN STEATITE FIGURINE OF AN OWL

Ca. 500 - 400 BC. A carved steatite figurine of an owl perched on a low rectangular base, with a compact, elongated body and a large rounded head turned to the side. The face has prominent circular eyes enclosed by concentric rings, a short hooked beak and radiating incised feathers surrounding the face. The wings are folded against the body, their outlines marked by double incised borders and the flight feathers rendered as long, parallel grooves. The tail projects beneath the wings. Size: 50mm x 60mm; Weight: 120g Provenance: Private collection; Acquired in the mid 1980s - late 1990s; From the family collection of Mr. S.A. Switzerland, thence by descent Private collection since the late 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£2,700

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