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Ancient Near Eastern Stone Lion Head c.1000 BC.

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Ancient Near Eastern Stone Lion Head c.1000 BC.

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Ancient Near Eastern Stone Lion Head c.1000 BC. Size 19 mm. Rare Ancient green Stone Lion Amulet with hole for wearing. Condition: minor scratches and losses otherwise perfect. Provenance: from the estate of Robert Thompson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bob represented the extensive dedication, scholarship, and attention to detail that the antiquity collecting community requires. Bob started collecting in the 1960s and dedicated a substantial portion of his time to the acquisition, attribution, and conservation of his collection. As is evident from the quality, artistic merit and historic interest of each artifact. SKU# MR

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Ancient Near Eastern Stone Lion Head c.1000 BC.

Name: Ancient Near Eastern Stone Lion Head c.1000 BC.
SKU: 63443714
Price: 100 USD
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