Lot 676
Ancient Near East. Southern Mesopotamia. Old Babylonian, ca. 2000 - 1700 B.C. Three different molded pottery relief decorated plaques, including one depicting a king in warrior dress. According to the Met Museum a similar plaque is described: "The figure on this plaque carries a mace or scepter and wears a short kilt and the round headdress of an Old Babylonian/Isin-Larsa ruler. His posture is erect and commanding, resembling that of Mesopotamian rulers of the Akkadian period on monumental relief sculpture. The mace held by this figure is often interpreted as a symbol of authority that has been invested by a higher power. Similar figures appear on cylinder seals, where they are usually depicted facing a suppliant goddess who intercedes with the gods on behalf of the seal owner. While some scholars have suggested that this figure is a god, it is likely that he is a king in warrior dress. Missing the lower edge and some losses ancient losses on the edges. Together with a plaque depicting two standing figures having human bodies and lion heads, facing each other with open mouths, right arms raised an holding a knife. A shield between their legs, with two crescent moons above. Intact. Finally a plaque depicting a mother god holding a child on her lap, with his feet resting on a woven block basket. Intact. All are nice examples. According to the Met. Museum: "Ceramic plaques of this sort were mass-produced from molds and represent a form of art available to a wide audience. They have been excavated in temples as well as household shrines in private homes. Their subject matter varies widely, including religious images, mythological and erotic scenes, and representations of rulers and gods." Size: 3-5/8"L. & 3-1/2"L. & 4-1/4"L.
Provenance: Private NYC. collection. Ex. Jack Guevrekian, Manhassat, NY., 1980's.
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