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Ancient Assyrian rare terracotta libation vessel

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All Items: Near East: Assyrian: Pre AD 1000: item #938101

Please refer to our stock #a195 when inquiring.

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Ancient Assyrian rare terracotta libation vessel
A rare Assyrian terracotta libation vessel in the form of a siren (mermaid). The vessel is intact, remnants of its original silver glaze present in areas, particularly on right side and front, a very beautiful piece.

Dating to the Neo-Assyrian period, circa 7th-6th century BC, Mesopotamia.

Measures Height 7cm / length 11cm.

Ex-private collection Sydney Australia.