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Near East, Mesopotamian (Babylonian or Sumerian), ca. 2200 to 1550 BCE. Two mold-made pottery figures depicting female fertility goddesses standing in the nude. The smaller figure has her hands clasped together over her abdominal area, right between her perky breasts and womb, and displays an elegant necklace below a striking and slender face and almond-shaped eyes, and locks of braided hair above. The larger figure features faded facial features, arms draped at her sides, large breasts, and wide hips. The iconography wonderfully captures the physiognomy of both women, and their dignified visages convey a balletic aura surrounding conception and the establishment of the family. Custom museum-quality stand included. Size of the smaller figure: 1.5" W x 6" H (3.8 cm x 15.2 cm); Size of the larger figure: 1.875" W x 6.875" H (4.8 cm x 17.5 cm).

Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired over twenty years ago; ex-Marcel Gubrat collection, New York, New York, USA. Mr. Gubrat was the former restoration expert for the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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  • Condition: Surface wear commensurate with age on both figures. Smaller figure has earthen and mineral deposits throughout, but intact. Larger figure repaired from multiple pieces with signs of adhesive visible, fading to facial features, and extensive encrustation build-up.

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