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A Babylonian Black Hardstone Duck Weight and a Syro-Hittite Clay Figure of a Goddess, Circa late 3rd/mid 2nd millennium B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Hardstone and Clay
- Heights: 3 and 6 7/8 inches
The duck weight with engraved beak and concentric circular eyes, the goddess with birdlike face and high pierced coiffure, two dotted bands crossing her abdomen and arms.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York, January 12, 1957, for the first
J.J. Klejman, New York, March 30, 1964, for the second
Condition
Generally good. Worn and abraded in some areas. Komor sticker underneath with new sticker covering. The base somewhat roughly carved. The terracotta repaired at the neck and worn down slightly at the feet. Areas of surface wear and incrustation.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
For the duck weight cf. Beyond Babylon, Art, Trade and Diplomacy in the 2nd Millennium B.C., J.Aruz, K.Benzel. J.M.Evans ed. ,New York, 2008, no. 236, a much heavier duck weight (26.7 kg.) related in style.