Libation Spoon with Hunting Scene

9th-7th century BC. A carved white marble spoon formed as an open hand with arcaded cuff supporting a hemispherical bowl with frieze to the rim depicting a hunting scene; mounted on a custom-made stand. For discussion of similar pieces and references cf. Merhav, R. (ed.), A glimpse into the Past: The Joseph Terbach Collection, Jerusalem, 1981, p.62, fig.37. 380 grams total, 15cm wide including stand (6"). From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman; from his father's collection formed 1965 - 1990.
Condition Report: Fair condition.