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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
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 Lawrence, [Pitt-Rivers's "Second Collection" volume 4, cat. p. 1397]; Christie's, London, 12/12/1990, lot 100; Royal-Athena Galleries, New York; Harold A. Strickland, Jr.; Yale University Art Gallery, Strickland Estate, New Haven, Conn.
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.