Description:

Ancient South Arabia, around modern day Yemen, ca. 300 BCE to 100 CE. A lovely standing anthropomorphic idol, hand-carved from a mottled yellow-white stone with grey inclusions, of a highly-stylized form standing atop a singular stocky leg. A pair of slender hands are placed atop the abdomen and peek out from the edges of a lengthy cloak decorated with incised zigzag motifs along the trim and collar. The projecting head is defined by thin eyes beneath plateaued brows, a bulbous nose above pursed lips, and a wide forehead topped with a simple headband adorned with zigzagging registers. Size: 3" W x 6.9" H (7.6 cm x 17.5 cm); 7.375" H (18.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Texas, USA collection, acquired over 20 years ago by late husband

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#145125

  • Condition: Old loss to one leg, minor nicks to remaining leg, body, head, and verso, with light abrasions, and softening to some incised details. Light earthen deposits throughout.

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May 9, 2019 8:00 AM MDT
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