Old Babylonian Carnelian Frog Amulet on Gold Earring

20TH-16TH CENTURY B.C.

1 1/8 in. (2.45 grams, 29.30 mm).

The frog modelled in the round, pierced at the middle and mounted on an asymmetrical gold hoop, possibly a marriage.

Provenance

Ex K.J. collection.
Acquired on the North American art market, 1999.
European private collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1083