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A South Arabian Alabaster Ibex Frieze, Qataban — A South Arabian Alabaster Ibex Frieze, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

A South Arabian Alabaster Ibex Frieze, Qataban

A South Arabian Alabaster Ibex Frieze, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

This South Arabian alabaster frieze from Qataban (3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.) depicts ibex figures carved in relief. The artifact represents the sophisticated sculptural traditions of pre-Islamic Arabian civilization.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 2, 2021

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 100

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A South Arabian Alabaster Ibex Frieze, Qataban, A South Arabian Alabaster Ibex Frieze, Qataban, 3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

This South Arabian alabaster frieze from Qataban (3rd Century B.C./1st Century A.D.) depicts ibex figures carved in relief. The artifact represents the sophisticated sculptural traditions of pre-Islamic Arabian civilization.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Alabaster, Stone Carving, Beige, Animal, Architectural, South Arabian, Decorative, Ibex, Relief Sculpture, Ancient