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LOT 0937

Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

JEMDET NASR TYPE STONE ANIMAL AMULET GROUP
3100-2900 B.C.
1 1/8 - 1 1/2 in. (28.7 grams, 30-39 mm).

Comprising two chert figures: a bovine with engraved details to the face, legs tucked under the body, series of pecked dots to the base forming geometric patterns, pierced for suspension; a mouse with engraved details to the face, back legs absent, series of pecked dots to the base forming a human figure pattern, pierced through body for suspension.

PROVENANCE:
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.

One with an old gallery sticker with inventory number 'ST66'.

CONDITION
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