Uruk Animal Amulet
Uruk Animal Amulet
2nd millennium B.C. Crescentic plaque formed as the addorsed foreparts of two felines each with one bent foreleg and bullet-shaped head, with ring-and-dot sockets to the eyes and similar to the chest. 38.2 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.).
Ex private French collection. Acquired on the French art market. Property of a London gentleman.
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Uruk Animal Amulet
2nd millennium B.C. Crescentic plaque formed as the addorsed foreparts of two felines each with one bent foreleg and bullet-shaped head, with ring-and-dot sockets to the eyes and similar to the chest. 38.2 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.).
Ex private French collection. Acquired on the French art market. Property of a London gentleman.