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LOT 0248
Sumerian Marble Bull Amulet
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 in. (38.9 grams, 51 mm).
Carved as a recumbent bull with head turned facing, band to the muzzle and dewlap beneath; pierced vertically at the shoulders for suspension.
ProvenanceDr S. McCutcheon, Houston, Texas, USA, prior to 1980.
Acquired by the current owner from the above.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11964-209617.
Cf. similar item in the British Museum under accession no.1896,0409.549.
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