Sumerian Stone Janiform Torso

CIRCA 2500 B.C.

4 in. (6 1/8 in.) (806 grams total, 10.1 cm high (15.5 cm high including stand)).

Comprising the upper body of a nude male and a female worshipper; the male with his hands clasped across the chest; the female with her hands clasped on her stomach; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

By repute from an old collection.
Acquired on the US art market, circa 2004.
Private collection since 2004.

Accompanied by a copy of an Israeli export permit.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12083-214173.

CONDITION

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