c.2133 BCE-1786 BCE
Head of wigged male figure with small oval eyes and large ears overlapping vertically grooved wig. Broken off just below wig, and heavily worn. From a standing or seated statuette.
4.04 x 5.05 cm (1 9/16 x 2 in.)
London market
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