Sale 659: Fine & Rare Books with three important ancient sculptures from Gandhara (#659) 11/15/2018 11:00 AM PST CLOSED!

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Lot 83 of 230:
4th century terracotta sculpture of Alexander the Great  

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$25,000 - $35,000

Title:
Sculpture of Alexander the Great, in terracotta, 4th century

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Place:
Gandhara, Pakistan

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Date:
c. 4th-5th century

Description:

Sculpted head of Alexander the Great in terracotta. Approx. 28 cm (11") high.

Terracotta head of Alexander the Great, whose conquest of much of eastern and central Asia exerted great artistic influence on the Gandhara civilization, as well as social, cultural and military influences. Provenance: A gift from H.R.H. Muhammad Mohabbat Khanjee, the last reigning Nawab of Junagadh State in India, to Noor Mohammad Charlie, late husband of the current owner. With a copy of the letter of provenance by H.R.H. Jehangir Khanjee, grandson of Muhammad Mohabbat Khanjee, and Nawab of Junagadh in exile, dated Karachi, Pakistan, December 12, 1999.

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Condition:
Some rubbing and wear as to be expected; very good.


 
Item number:
308751
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