Near Eastern Ivory Amulet of a Leaping Leopard

 

 

 

 

late 4th Millennium BC

 

Max. Height: 7.5 cm.     (2 15/16 in.)

 

ex: private European collection, 1980's

 

Published:  Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures IX (New York, 2011) p.3

 

cf:  Christie's; The Erlenmeyer Collection of Ancient Near Eastern Stamp Seals and Amulets (London, 06.06.1989) nos.266

 

 

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