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
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
