Description:

Ancient Near East, Sumeria or Babylon, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A mold-made plaque featuring a standing male figure - identifiable by his large beard and turban-like headdress - who holds in one hand a small quadruped, perhaps a lamb, about to be given as an offering. Pottery plaques are one of the lasting art forms from ancient Mesopotamia, and give us a glimpse into religious practices and what people valued; they were often kept in the home, perhaps on a personal altar. Size: 2.4" W x 3.45" H (6.1 cm x 8.8 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#142151

  • Condition: Repaired from three pieces. Nice preservation of motifs on surface with light deposits.

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