Sumerian Lapis Lazuli Fish Amulet

 

 

 

 

ca. 3300-2900 BC

 

Height: 3.2 cm.     (1 1/4 in.)

 

ex: a Private American collection, 2004; previously, a European private collection, early 1980's

 

Published:  Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures XII (New York, 2014) p.8

 

Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures (New York, 2003) p.3

 

cf:  Adams, D; Bunker E; et al; When Orpheus Sang. An Ancient Bestiary (Paris, 2004) nos.29-30

 

 

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