SUMERIAN MARBLE FIGURINE OF PRIEST WITH INLAID EYES

Ca. 2700 BC or later. A marble statue of a bearded male worshipper standing with his hands clasped before his chest. He wears a knee-length garment. The hair and rectangular beard are carved in wavy locks, and the large eyes are set with inlays. For similar see: MET Museum Numero d'inventario: 40.156 Size: 120mm x 50mm; Weight: 175g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly H.G. collection; acquired from A. Kotllar, Paris, French art market, 1970–2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£1,000

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