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Haven't had a contribution  to this section for a long time. But here is something:

 

 from Aldo

28th December 2009.

 

I am submitting a couple of items from our friend Sadigh as  "Fake of the Week"

 

They are described as Sumerian in his website.

 

 

Item 22104:

 

Description

Hand-carved White Marble god, the mouth wide and baring teeth, the profound phallus visible, the lower portion below the calves missing. 

Covered in a light earthen patina.

Culture: Sumerian

Sub Culture: Sumerian

Size: 5?

Date: 2500 BC

ITEM #: 22104

Price: $3800.00

 

Item 22230:

 

Description

White Marble figure with cuneiform to the bottom. The Sumerians, a profound influence on all the peoples of the Near East, developed and were probably the originators of cuneiform writings.

Culture: Sumerian

Sub Culture: Sumerian

Size: 3 1/2?

Date: 3000 BC

ITEM #: 22230

Price: $1500.00

 



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Would be interesting to ask if they can arrange for a reading of the cuneiform inscription!

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