Lot Essay
Cf. M. Fortin, Syria: Land of Civilizations, Musée de la Civilisation, Quebec, 1999, p. 208, no. 194; and S. Moscati, The Phoenicians, London, 1988, p. 598, no. 84 (British Museum WA 118129) for similar.
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8TH CENTURY B.C.
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A SYRIAN BONE PLAQUE WITH SUCKLING COW
8TH CENTURY B.C.
Carved in relief with a cow suckling her calf, with recessed eyes and incised ribs indicated, legs missing, repaired
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
8TH CENTURY B.C.
Carved in relief with a cow suckling her calf, with recessed eyes and incised ribs indicated, legs missing, repaired
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
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