Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Bust of a Man
**Originally Listed At $400**
Ancient Near East, Southern Arabia, modern-day Yemen, ca. late 2nd to early 1st century BCE. A lovely hand-carved alabaster bust of an abstract anthropomorphic male with almond-shaped eyes and drilled pupils, a slender mouth, and a ridged nose. The lower half of his body is orb-shaped with an incised line delineating his chest from his lower "body." A wonderful example from the ancient Near East! Museum-quality display stand included. Size: 2" H (5.1 cm); 2.55" H (6.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#131292
Condition Report: Expected age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some features, small loss to top of head, with nicks to verso and peripheries, otherwise very good. Nice earthen deposits throughout.
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Ancient Near East, Southern Arabia, modern-day Yemen, ca. late 2nd to early 1st century BCE. A lovely hand-carved alabaster bust of an abstract anthropomorphic male with almond-shaped eyes and drilled pupils, a slender mouth, and a ridged nose. The lower half of his body is orb-shaped with an incised line delineating his chest from his lower "body." A wonderful example from the ancient Near East! Museum-quality display stand included. Size: 2" H (5.1 cm); 2.55" H (6.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#131292
Condition Report: Expected age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some features, small loss to top of head, with nicks to verso and peripheries, otherwise very good. Nice earthen deposits throughout.