Lot Essay
For similar examples from the "Syrian" group of flat-cast warrior gods, see nos. 23 and 27 in Negbi, Canaanite Gods in Metal.
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CIRCA EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
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A CANAANITE BRONZE WARRIOR GOD
CIRCA EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
In the form of a nude male, standing with his feet together upon a cylindrical tenon, the disk-shaped head with a large projecting nose, circular eyes with a central depression, and a slit mouth, wearing a torque, the nipples, baldric and genitals in relief, his outstretched right arm braceleted and holding an attribute, the left arm supporting a curved sword
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) tall
CIRCA EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
In the form of a nude male, standing with his feet together upon a cylindrical tenon, the disk-shaped head with a large projecting nose, circular eyes with a central depression, and a slit mouth, wearing a torque, the nipples, baldric and genitals in relief, his outstretched right arm braceleted and holding an attribute, the left arm supporting a curved sword
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) tall
Provenance
German Private Collection, 1980.