Ancient Near East, Syro-Hittite, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A charming 81.6% silver amulet of an anthropomorphic figure with simple features. His legs are fused together, and a protruding knob indicates his genitalia. The arms are crossed over his chest, and his face has nicely rendered features; a small nose and impressed areas to indicate eyes, ears, and mouth. This figure was probably a protective amulet, as part of a small loop likely used to suspend him from a cord protrudes from the verso. Size: 1.375" L x .25" W (3.5 cm x 0.6 cm); quality of silver: 81.6%; total weight: 9.2 grams

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired 1970s to 2000s

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#159015

Mineral deposits on surface. Loss to loop on verso. Some softening of details. Nice age patina.