Description

Carved white marble avian form vessel, having a hollowed body with a rimmed spout in the center of his back. Depicted in a crouching position, with his wings held to this body having deeply drilled eyes and a small hook beak. Overall scattered deep brown surface patina, with heavy encrustation on the interior. Intact, exc. cond. A rare example. 3-3/8"L. x 1-7/8"H.

Provenance: Connecticut collection. Ex. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Midlo, New Orleans. Collected ca. 1965.

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Sumerian Marble Bird

Name: Sumerian Marble Bird
SKU: 225741491
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

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This auction is curated by:

Bob DodgeOwner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art

Sydelle DienstfreyPhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts

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