Lot 876
Large, Well-Carved Hanging Jar in Marble. Mesopotamia, c. 3000-2600 BC. Reminiscent of similar contemporary jars in Egypt, this of flattened ovoid form, with carinated waist, and flattish shoulders, around which are spaced four lug handles, pierced for stringing. A band of neat crosshatching circles the jar's shoulders. The wide-lipped mouth with discreet museum grade restorations in spots. Height: 7"; Width" 8-1/4". Large and impressive, and a more affordable vessel compared to Egyptian stone jars of like size and quality.
Estimated Value $3,750 - 4,250.
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