Greek Neolithic pottery pregnant woman figurine

G152

£900.00

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A rare small pottery figure of a highly stylised seated woman with a prominent pregnant belly and incised belly-button. The limbs are only hinted with incised lines while particularly detailed incised features have been reserved for the head.

Culture
Greek, Thessaly, Middle to Late Neolithic, c. 5800-4500 BC

Size
4.2 x 3 cms

Condition
A small surface chip on the lower left side as seen in the photographs, otherwise intact

Provenance
Ex. private collection, New Jersey, USA; acquired during the 1980’s.

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