Mesopotamian Marble Amulette in Form of a Bear

Culture: Sumerian

Period: Beginning of 2nd millennium B.C.

Material: Marble

Dimensions: 3 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 6326

Provenance: American private collection, acquired din the 1980s. Last in a New York auction house.

Condition: Intact

Description: Amulette of a bear made of white marble. The animal with a massive body, large head and short legs. The pierced eyes possibly once had inlays. A drilling through the back for suspension.