Description:

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. late 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing, mold-formed pottery plaque of rectangular form depicting a standing figure facing right. The mysterious character is draped in lengthy robes and capped by a conical headdress as they carry a columnar object in both hands - perhaps a religious effigy or ceremonial item. This figure possibly represents a religious worshipper or an ambiguous deity. Size: 2.5" W x 3.7" H (6.4 cm x 9.4 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#142153

  • Condition: Fragment of a larger piece. Repaired from at least 3 pieces with break lines visible. Minor loss along beak line on verso and another to figure's chin. Expected nicks, abrasions, and softening of detail, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with light earthen deposits throughout.

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