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MESOPOTAMIAN STONE PYXIS WITH MASTER OF ANIMALS Ca.
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MESOPOTAMIAN STONE PYXIS WITH MASTER OF ANIMALS Ca.
Estimate £750 - £1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
MESOPOTAMIAN STONE PYXIS WITH MASTER OF ANIMALS Ca. 2600 - 2400 BC.
A stone pyxis with a tall cylindrical body, thick rounded rim, deep interior, and flat circular base. The exterior is carved in low relief with a master of animals scene, centred on a frontal figure flanked by rearing beasts. Further animals and stylised trees fill the surrounding field. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 128887.
Size: 110mm x 95mm; Weight: 730g
Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly part of the H.G. collection; acquired from the French market, A. Kotllar, Paris, 1970Ð2006.
This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation
About the sale
FINE ANCIENT ART AND ANTIQUITIES - THE PRINCE COLLECTION
Auction location
Auction time
10/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Apollo Art Auctions Ltd
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