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| Lot# & Name: |
418. Old Babylonian Molded Pottery Plaque Fragment with Bearded Ruler |
| Estimate: |
$500-$800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$325.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$325.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Mesopotamia
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| Culture or Country: |
Ancient Near East. Southern Mesopotamia.
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| Period: |
Old Babylonian, ca. 2000 - 1700 B.C.
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| Size: |
3-3/4"L. x 2-3/8"W. |
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| Description: |
A molded pottery relief plaque depicting a king in warrior dress, wearing a dome helmet and goat-type ears, and holding implements in both hands. The figure is erect and commanding in posture, consistent with representations of Mesopotamian rulers of the Old Babylonian and Isin-Larsa periods. The lower portion of the plaque is missing; otherwise intact with minor ancient losses along the edges. |
| Provenance: |
Private FL. collection. Ex. Minerva Gallery, FL. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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