Lot Essay
For a similar example see p. 47 in E. Gubel, ed., A L'ombre de Babel-In de Schaduw van Babel.
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SYRIA, LATE EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2600-2350 B.C.
Details
A SUMERIAN LIMESTONE LIBATION VESSEL
Syria, Late Early Dynastic Period, Circa 2600-2350 B.C.
In the form of a fish, the left side well-hollowed, the fins and tail detailed by incising, the eye inlaid with shell, the gills outlined
13 3/8 in. (34 cm) long
Syria, Late Early Dynastic Period, Circa 2600-2350 B.C.
In the form of a fish, the left side well-hollowed, the fins and tail detailed by incising, the eye inlaid with shell, the gills outlined
13 3/8 in. (34 cm) long
Provenance
German Private Collection