Mid 3rd millennium BC. A carved limestone figurine of a worshipper, wearing a long robe around his waist, holding a vessel, head absent, accompanied by a copy of typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, stating: 'Sumerian Statuette of White Limestone. This represents a male Sumerian figure, standing with hands clasped at the waist. He wears a robe from waist to ankles made of skin with the wolol still attached, which is represented in stylized form. He has a long beard, also depicted in stylized form (sic) The upper part of the body is bare. This is an Early Dynastic statuette of a worshipper, c. 2500 B.C. It is a fine example, generally in good condition, but the top of the head is lacking.' 4.6 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970.[No Reserve]