Auction 48 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

618

A Mesopotamian amulet


Estimate

1.800 - 2.200


Session 2

8 October 2015



Description

Engraved and carved shell representing leopard jumping with stretched legs and tail
Black stone inlaid decoration representing leopard's fur and white stone eyes
Mesopotamian, Uruk, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3300-2800 B.C.
(losses and defects)

Com.: 8 cm


Category

Objects



Closed Auction