500 AD
Height 2 1/4" Length 3 1/4"
Provenance: London Trade
In a rich heavily patinated black diorite.
Head shows relief eyes, a slit mouth, and relief in the ears, nose,and tail features. Back perforation drilled and hollowed for original offering of fat, scent, ungent, or resin offering. Earthen residue in some of the protected areas. Exceedingly fine and delicate workmanship exhibiting an elongated neck Very symmetrical, a wonderful well used example.
500 AD
Height 2 1/4" Length 3 1/4"
Provenance: London Trade
In a rich heavily patinated black diorite.
Head shows relief eyes, a slit mouth, and relief in the ears, nose,and tail features. Back perforation drilled and hollowed for original offering of fat, scent, ungent, or resin offering. Earthen residue in some of the protected areas. Exceedingly fine and delicate workmanship exhibiting an elongated neck Very symmetrical, a wonderful well used example.