PAIR OF MESOPOTAMIAN STONE DUCK WEIGHTS. Ca. 2000 - 1000 BC. A pair of stone weights in the form of stylised ducks, each with a rounded body tapering into an elongated, downward-sloping tail. The heads curve upward at the front. A subtle division runs along the spine, separating it into two sections. The surface is decorated with finely incised concentric wave motifs spanning the lower section, while small gold inlays punctuate the smooth upper area. Size: 50-50mm x 120-120mm; Weight: 1.4kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.