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Mesopotamian Hardstone Amulet
Mesopotamian Hardstone Amulet
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Description
1st millennium B.C. Carved with four outward-facing figures on a plinth, with their hands clasped at the chest. 11.2 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.).

Acquired in the 1960s-1970s. From the private collection of N.S. and A.L., Bavaria, Germany. Acquired from Gorny and Mosch, Munich, 12 December 2015, no.855 (Part). Property of a French collector.

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Mesopotamian Hardstone Amulet

Estimate £500 - £700
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