Wild pig

Jemdet Nasr – Culture, Early Sumerian, circa 3000 BC

Red stone.

L 4.4 cm

Amulet in the form of a wild pig with modelled ears, thighs and tail. Pierced horizontally through the back. Back legs missing, snout slightly chipped.

Published

Auction sale catalogue Bonhams London, 4 October 2000, lot 287

Accompanied by an IADAA Interpol search certificate.

Price

€ 2,200

Item

7496

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