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Old Babylonian Terracotta Mould for a Zababa Idol Old Babylonian Terracotta Mould for a Zababa Idol Old Babylonian Terracotta Mould for a Zababa Idol
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LOT 1192

Old Babylonian Terracotta Mould for a Zababa Idol

CIRCA 1800 B.C.

4 3/4 in. (167 grams, 12cm).

A one-piece mould for a low-relief standing figurine of a god, possibly Zababa, standing facing with feet turned, holding in each hand a staff or sceptre. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex important Mayfair, London, UK, collection, before 2000.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Footnotes

Zababa was the husband of the goddess Inanna, associated with the city of Kish. He was mainly concerned with warfare. His symbol was a staff with the head of an eagle.

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LOT 1192

Old Babylonian Terracotta Mould for a Zababa Idol

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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