Ancient Elamite Civilization Banded Hardstone Rodent Amulet (3200-539 BCE), 59FV
This carved banded hardstone rodent amulet originates from Ancient Elamite Civilization of southwest Iran, where miniature zoomorphic stone talismans were crafted for protective magic and personal adornment within regional ancient Near Eastern ritual traditions. The stone exhibits natural mottled dark grey and cream banding, shaped into a compact crouched rodent form with rounded ears and a transverse suspension hole for threading as wearable jewellery. Dimensions: 2cm x 1cm
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
This carved banded hardstone rodent amulet originates from Ancient Elamite Civilization of southwest Iran, where miniature zoomorphic stone talismans were crafted for protective magic and personal adornment within regional ancient Near Eastern ritual traditions. The stone exhibits natural mottled dark grey and cream banding, shaped into a compact crouched rodent form with rounded ears and a transverse suspension hole for threading as wearable jewellery. Dimensions: 2cm x 1cm
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
