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Ancient Art
Terracotta figurine of an African warrior
ca. 3rd century B.C.
Terracotta
14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
The Harold A. Strickland, Jr., Collection
1998.23.11
Culture:
Greek, Hellenistic
Period:
Hellenistic
Classification:
Sculpture
Status:
Not on view
Provenance:
From Anthedon, Boeotia; collection of Geo. F. Lawrence, 7 West Hill, Wandsworth, London, S.W.; purchased by Lt. Gen. A. H. L. F. Pitt-Rivers, Farnham, in December 1896 from the above [Pitt-Rivers's "Second Collection" volume 4, cat. p. 1397]; sold, Christie's, London, 12/12/1990, lot 100; with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York; ex. coll. Harold A. Strickland, Jr.; acquired by YUAG as gift from the Estate of Harold A. Strickland, Jr., 1998
Bibliography:
“Acquisitions, 1998,” Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (1999): 198.
Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.
