Fine Antiquities, Islamic Art, Rugs, and Carpets

Lot 23:

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CARNELIAN AGATE FIGURE OF WORSHIPPER OR ATTENDANT, MESOPOTAMIA, LATE 2ND CENTURY MILLENNIUM B.C. TO EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

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Start price: £1,800

Estimated price: £2,000 - £4,000

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Description

A finely crafted carnelian agate figure of a worshipper or attendant from ancient Mesopotamia, dating to the late 2nd millennium B.C. to the early 1st millennium B.C. The figure is depicted in a kneeling posture, with hands clasped in a gesture of reverence. 

H: 5cm