Lot Essay
Originally probably from a standing statue of a worshipper, the hands clasped in supplication, cf. A. Parrot, Sumer, London, 1960, p. 101-147, nos 129-147.
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EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2900-2500 B.C.
Details
A SUMERIAN GYPSUM FRAGMENT OF CLASPED HANDS
EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2900-2500 B.C.
The right hand folded over the left
3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) long
EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2900-2500 B.C.
The right hand folded over the left
3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) long
Provenance
Dr. Rudolf Schmidt (1900-1970) collection, Solothurn, acquired 23rd February 1939 from Sopher in Paris (blatt 024 recto), thence by descent to the present owner.
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