Lot 1797
Another Herd of Animals - in Terra Cotta. Mainly Magna Graecia, c. 4th century BC. - 1st century AD. A group of molded votives or child's playthings. A variety of creatures, including: two tortoises, with segmented carapace. Both appear to be from the same mold. Also, a boar with ruff of bristles along spine, in a creme to light orange ware. Plus a sleeping hound, of lanky form, with long floppy ears, in addition to a cockerel in fighting pose. Probably from Ptolemaic Egypt, two seated Maltese-like dogs, one with head turned to side. Lastly a bull, perhaps Graeco-Roman, likely from the Asia Minor. The cock worn, the Maltese dogs with slight chipping to ears. Lengths: 2-7/8" - 4". A fun assemblage. Lot of 8 items.
Estimated Value $650 - 1,000.
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