Mesopotamian limestone mask, 4,3 x 4,3 cm

In ancient Mesopotamia the gods and the domestic personalities were represented in a close manner so that they could approach the deities and make petitions about them. Usually people who want to ask something of a deity are represented, although they can be assimilated to the deity itself. This face, which would be polychrome and finished, retains the strength of the petition figures. Provenance: Aweidah Gallery, Israel, 2014 Previous owner: Documentation at Aweidah Gallery All items that we offer for sale will be combined with an export approval issued by the ministry of the Spanish culture department and certificate of authenticity. Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. Due to United States customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in the United States.