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253 - Old Babylonian Ceramic Plaque Mould of a Standing God. Early 2nd millennium B.C. Rectangular mould with a recess formed as Kusarikku holding a long standard, his bearded face depicted frontally, whereas his lower body formed as a bull's legs and tail is depicted facing the staff; accompanied by an impression of the mould. Cf. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, accession no.87.160.739, for a plaque of Kusarikku showing the deity in a similar form. 330 grams, 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.).
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Old Babylonian Ceramic Plaque Mould of a Standing God. Early 2nd millennium B.C. Rectangular mould with a recess formed as Kusarikku holding a long standard, his bearded face depicted frontally, whereas his lower body formed as a bull's legs and tail is depicted facing the staff; accompanied by an impression of the mould. Cf. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, accession no.87.160.739, for a plaque of Kusarikku showing the deity in a similar form. 330 grams, 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.). Mayfair gallery, early 1990s. Ex North American gentleman collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13480-263297. Kusarikku was a benevolent protective deity used to ward off evil spirits from temples and homes. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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