A reclining, robed female banqueteer wearing elaborate headdress and long robes. She is shown leaning on her left elbow and holding a drinking cup. The reverse of the figurine is unmodelled.
Supplied with display stand.
Parthian Circa 3rd Century BC - 3rd Century AD.
Condition: Complete and intact, the finer details worn.
Length 11.5 cms (4.5 ins).
Provenance: Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000.
The Parthians believed their dead were constantly thirsty, therefore figures were often created holding bowls for offerings such as this example.
Parthian terracotta banqueteer
SKU: F841
£225.00 Regular Price
£165.00Sale Price
