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CIRCA 1800 B.C.
Details
AN OLD BABYLONIAN STEATITE CUP FRAGMENT
CIRCA 1800 B.C.
Carved in relief with the seated figure of a bearded king holding a ring and staff in his right hand, a star and crescent moon in the field above
2 in. (5 cm.) high
CIRCA 1800 B.C.
Carved in relief with the seated figure of a bearded king holding a ring and staff in his right hand, a star and crescent moon in the field above
2 in. (5 cm.) high
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Colonel Norman Colville, M.C. (1893-1974): sold Christie's London, 6 July 1994, lot 150.
European private collection.
European private collection.
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