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Archaic Period naked dwarf
standing in squat position and holding his hands in front of his belly.
The head with almond-shaped eyes, thick nose and nice archaic smile. The hair on
the back with horizontal steps. The surface covered by a brown glaze.
This kind of paunchy dwarf figurines is thought to be inspired by the dwarf god
Paitakos, the Egyptian patron of children.
Collector’s tag (117) behind covered by a second one referring to Fischer's 1941
sale and reading (B1404-234-ist pe).
For a Rhodian example close in shape and size, cf. fig. C40 in: F.W. Hamdorf et
al. Die figürlichen Terrakotten der Staatlichen Antikensammlungen München. Bd.
1. Lindenberg i.A. 2014.
Excellent modelling. Feet and rectangular plinth missing.
H. 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
Ex collection of Ernst Pfuhl (1876-1940), Basel, renowned classical
archaeologist and art historian.
Thence Galerie Fischer Luzern, 21 May 1941 sale, part of lot 232 (with copy of
the catalogue entry).
Auction house owner Theodor Fischer gifts the piece to a friend in July 02, 1941
(copy of the accompanying note and list of objects joined).
880 USD |
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