SUMERIAN INLAID STONE FIGURINE OF A PANTHER

Ca. 3000 BC. A black stone figurine of a recumbent panther with the forelegs extended and the hindquarters folded beneath the body. The broad head is turned forward, with large inlaid eyes, a wrinkled muzzle and an open mouth exposing the teeth. Numerous pale stone inlays are set across the body and limbs. The paws are carved with incised claws and the tail curves along the flank. Size: 110mm x 40mm; Weight: 215g Provenance: From a private UK collection; previously part of the R.A. collection, assembled since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£800

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