A group of 2 Vincan terracotta figures, c. 5500-4500 BC. The first a small figure of a female, H: 8.7 cm. The second a female body fragment with circular design on the lower half, H: 6.5 cm. Ex property from the collection of Joseph Klein (1899-1987), New York City. Mr. Klein sought out and acquired these souvenirs as part of his vast collecting interests. Said to have collected in the manner of an 18th century connoisseur, his overall collection showcased his diverse array of artifacts acquired over a period of 45 years and included the art of ancient China, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome.