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**Originally Listed At $400**

Ancient Near East, Southern Arabia, modern-day Yemen, ca. late 2nd to early 1st century BCE. A lovely hand-carved alabaster bust of an abstract anthropomorphic male with almond-shaped eyes and drilled pupils, a slender mouth, and a ridged nose. The lower half of his body is orb-shaped with an incised line delineating his chest from his lower "body." A wonderful example from the ancient Near East! Museum-quality display stand included. Size: 2" H (5.1 cm); 2.55" H (6.5 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#131292

  • Condition: Expected age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some features, small loss to top of head, with nicks to verso and peripheries, otherwise very good. Nice earthen deposits throughout.

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