Description:

Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing cast-copper figure of a man standing with delineated legs and fused feet. The man is nude save for a twisted cord belt and has a slender body, outstretched arms with a circular attachment hole formed by each hand, petite nipples, and an incised streak across his chest, perhaps indicative of a large scar. The discoid head bears a protruding, tab-shaped nose, petite eyes, an impressed mouth, and a nubbin protrusion atop the brow. Size: 1.125" W x 3.55" H (2.9 cm x 9 cm); 3.75" H (9.5 cm) on included custom stand.

Cf. "Idols: The Beginning of Abstract Form." Ariadne Galleries, Inc., New York, 1989, p. 102, fig. 105

Please note: items from Syria are not eligible for international shipping due to the US embargo on Syria.

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired November 14, 1999

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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#172278

  • Condition: Repair to head at neckline, with resurfacing and light adhesive residue along break lines. Bending to overall form, with light abrasions and encrustations, and softening to some finer details. Great dark patina colors throughout.

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