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Fragment from the Statuette of a Man

Fragment from the Statuette of a Man

Mesopotamian

Fragment of the upper section of the head of a statuette, preserving the sockets for inlaid eyes, deeply incised eyebrows, the nose, and the upper part of the proper left ear. This fragment likely belonged to the statuette of a male worshipper.

Limestone

Early Dynastic period

Sculpture