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Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Lion Head Terminal
Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Lion Head Terminal
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Description
Ancient Near East, Iron Age, ca. 1st millenium BCE. A tan steatite stone carved stone head of a lion animal, which probably served as the handle of a ritual libation cup. The animal has deeply drilled eye sockets that would have been inlaid and the head is decorated with a fine geometric pattern of incised lines. Size: 1.6" W x 2" H (4.1 cm x 5.1 cm).

Provenance: Ex-English Collection of Edward Seymour Thomas, acquired early 20th Century

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Condition
Nice surface and ancient wear; small areas of repair to one ear and to base
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Ancient Near Eastern Steatite Lion Head Terminal

Estimate $600 - $900
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