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A PROTO-ELAMITE BRONZE MALE FIGURE, CIRCA 2600-2800 B.C.

Reference: ART600512

Bronze male figure/deity holding a club in one hand and a snake in the other hand. Serpents have different symbolisms in ancient cultures, from sovereignty, fertility, eternity and courage. The iconography of this object would suggest the expression of bravery and courage. The form of the crown is similar to the headdresses of the figures from Susiana in southwest Persia in the Elam region during the early 3rd millennium B.C., so it could be attributed to Early Elamite period. The artifacts from this civilization are extremely rare.
19 cm height.
Weight: 670 grams.

CONDITION
Overall in good condition with a fine patina.

PROVENANCE
An important European private collection late 1960s.