Mesopotamian Chalcolithic Fertility Idol

CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

5 3/8 in. (129 grams total, 13.5 cm high including stand).

Displaying one remaining stub arm, an applied breast and a roughly cylindrical head and neck with recessed circular eyes; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

Acquired 1979-1999.
From the collection of a deceased London gentleman, thence by descent.

CONDITION

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LOT 0990