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LOT 1495

Sumerian Stone Rabbit Amulet

URUK, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

3/4 in. (3.02 grams, 19 mm).

Carved in the round with contoured hips and ears, pierced at the shoulders. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 1495

Sumerian Stone Rabbit Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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