Sumerian Head with Inlaid Eyes

CIRCA 3000 B.C.

1 1/8 in., 3 1/4 in. (28.7 grams total, head: 28 mm wide, 83 mm including stand).

D-section carved mask with lateral spurs to the brow, exaggerated aquiline nose and broad mouth with raised lips; applied shell and glass inlay to each eye; pierced at the cheeks for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Provenance

From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s-1990s; and a North American collection.

CONDITION

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