Alabaster statue of a Mari man with eyes inlaid with shell and blue stone (lapis lazuli), Mari, ca. 2400 BC, 40 cm.

Sculpture in the round – Statues

Material: Gems/Pearls Rocks/Stones | Type: Sculptures/Relief carving | Countries: Syria

  • Period

    Prehistory to Islamic era (6th millennium BC - 15th century AD)

  • Red List

    Emergency Red List – Syria

Category

Sculpture in the round – Statues
Stone (gypsum, basalt, alabaster), wood and metal (gold, silver). Women with hats or elaborate headdresses. Men are typically bald and/or bearded. Clothing may be plain, layered or wavy. Long skirts or dresses with one shoulder bare. May have eyes inlaid with lapis lazuli and/or inscriptions on the back. Height: 10-120 cm.
© National Museum of Damascus / Sophie Cluzan