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LOT 1214

Jemdet Nasr Type Alabaster Animal Amulet

SUMERIAN, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 in. (2.67 grams, 24 mm).

Carved in the round, double-headed leaping beast with hole to the centre.

Provenance

Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 1214

Jemdet Nasr Type Alabaster Animal Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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