Miniature Mesopotamian Bone Head of a Bearded Male
**Originally Listed At $500**
Ancient Near East, Mesopotamian or Assyrian, ca. 8th to 3rd century BCE. Finely carved from cow, ram, or another ungulate bone, the miniature head of a proud male - perhaps a deity or elite ruler - with a mesmerizing visage comprised of large, almond-shaped eyes, an aquiline nose, prominent cheekbones, pursed lips, a neatly manicured mustache and beard, and a curly coiffure, topped by a wreath or headdress. A very special piece, replete with impressive artistry and technique. Size: 1.125" H (2.9 cm); 1.875" H (4.8 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#147880
Condition Report: Fissure down the center suggests a repair from 2 large pieces. Normal age wear with nice ossification of the bone. Details on face, coiffure, and headdress are strong.
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Ancient Near East, Mesopotamian or Assyrian, ca. 8th to 3rd century BCE. Finely carved from cow, ram, or another ungulate bone, the miniature head of a proud male - perhaps a deity or elite ruler - with a mesmerizing visage comprised of large, almond-shaped eyes, an aquiline nose, prominent cheekbones, pursed lips, a neatly manicured mustache and beard, and a curly coiffure, topped by a wreath or headdress. A very special piece, replete with impressive artistry and technique. Size: 1.125" H (2.9 cm); 1.875" H (4.8 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#147880
Condition Report: Fissure down the center suggests a repair from 2 large pieces. Normal age wear with nice ossification of the bone. Details on face, coiffure, and headdress are strong.
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