Near East, Mesopotamian, Babylonian or Sumerian, ca. 2200 to 1550 BCE. A mold-made pottery relief plaque depicting a male figure dressed in long, flowing robes, walking forward as if in a procession, holding a deer, perhaps a sacrificial offering to a deity, in his arms. Impressive attention to detail. Plaques like this example are one of the best ways for historians and archaeologists to learn about the belief systems and cultural practices of ancient Mesopotamians. Size: 5.375" L x 2.875" W (13.7 cm x 7.3 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private Orange, County CA collection acquired between 1990 and 1995

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#119966

A large fragment with signs of repair. Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Old losses to peripheries. Nice aged surface with encrustation and mineral deposits.