EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2900 B.C.
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A SUMERIAN FRAGMENTARY STEATITE VESSEL
EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2900 B.C.
Carved in relief with a flying eagle with wings outstretched, a central tree, forepart of a horse, and head of an ibex, each holding a flower in its teeth, mounted
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2900 B.C.
Carved in relief with a flying eagle with wings outstretched, a central tree, forepart of a horse, and head of an ibex, each holding a flower in its teeth, mounted
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Prof. Hans and Marie-Louise Erlenmeyer collection, formed between 1943 and the early 1960s: sold Sotheby's London, 12 June 1997, lot 129.
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