Description:

Ancient Near East, Syria, Hittite Empire, Middle Bronze Age, ca. first half of 2nd Millennium BCE. An impressive lead figure of a flattened abstract form presenting a broad body with sturdy legs, sloped shoulders, and slender arms held to the chest. Supported by an elongated neck, the ovoid head presents minimalist features with sizeable eyes, a crested nose, and prominent, gently-parted lips. Size: 1.3" W x 3.8" H (3.3 cm x 9.7 cm)

Cf. "Idols: The Beginning of Abstract Form." Ariadne Galleries, Inc., New York, 1989, p. 102, fig. 106 and p. 104, fig. 108.

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

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-John B. Kendrick II collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired 1965 to 1990; John B. Kendrick II, son of John B. Kendrick, former Wyoming Governor and US Senator 1930s

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#172698

  • Condition: Head reattached at neck. Possible losses to feet. Expected abrasions and softening of detail. Otherwise, nice with rich earthen deposits and great patina.

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