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| Auction Closes At: |
13:21:01 12/18/2020 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
365. Sumerian Shell Depicting the Bird God Imdugud |
| Estimate: |
$3,000-$5,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Mesopotamia
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| Culture or Country: |
Mesopotamia.
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| Period: |
Ca. 2nd-1st millennium B.C.
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| Size: |
6-1/4”W. x 4”H. |
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| Description: |
Large thick-ribbed shell carved with a birds head at the top with drilled eyes and a triangular beak, probably depicting Imdugud, a lesser known divinity or monster in several Mesopotamian religions, usually depicted as a massive bird who can breathe fire and water. Scattered areas of mineral deposits and surface encrustation, deep tan patina. Some minor wing edge roughness, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC collection. Ex. Ian Beckmans, Holland and Germany, before 1980. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$25.00 |
| International: |
$85.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Sumerian Shell Depicting the Bird God Imdugud
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