Description:

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3000 to 2500 BCE. A fascinating chlorite finial in the form of a reclining nude figure who lies on a chase with left arm propping up the head. The figure grasps a petite object in the right hand - likely a vessel or food - which rests atop their bulging belly, while incised target motifs adorn their seat. His luxurious chase and feasting position indicate this figure may be nobility or a deity. Size: 1.2" W x 1.5" H (3 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Brooklyn, New York, USA collection, acquired from Protomyal, Paris, France in the early 2000s

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#176540

  • Condition: Chipping with minor loss to top of head, as well as expected surface wear, commensurate with age, but otherwise very nice with good preservation of detail and light earthen deposits in recessed areas.

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