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UnknownAncient Deity2nd - 1st millennium BC.
2nd - 1st millennium BC.
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ANCIENT DEITY
Seated representation of God
Southern Arabia
Pre sabean
2nd - 1st millennium BC.
Oolite limestone
Height 24,5 cm
Comparable works in the
British Museum/London
Inventory no. 122005 and 122008
Provenance:
English private collection
- Creation Year:2nd - 1st millennium BC.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Wien, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1143210950832
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