Mesopotamian Terracotta Plaque of a Male Deity
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Near East, Mesopotamian, Babylonian, ca. 2200 to 1550 BCE. A mold-made pottery relief plaque depicting a male deity, possibly Nergal, the war god of the underworld and one of the Babylonian deities mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. He stands with a bold countenance framed by a long beard and curled coiffure, holding an attribute that is difficult to decipher due to the aged surface, but possibly represents Nergal's characteristic scimitar or mace topped by a lion's head, in his hands. Size: 2.375" W x 3.625" H (6 cm x 9.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private Orange, County CA collection acquired between 1990 and 1995
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#119968
Provenance: Ex-Private Orange, County CA collection acquired between 1990 and 1995
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#119968
Condition
A large fragment with expected surface wear commensurate with age. Old losses to peripheries. Nice aged surface with encrustation and mineral deposits.
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Mesopotamian Terracotta Plaque of a Male Deity
Estimate $900 - $1,500
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