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A Stone Bovine Head Pendant
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The cream-white elongated head, with broad flat forehead and short horns. Drilled hole markings to form the eyes and nostrils, the mouth indicated by an incised line, and an incised checkered pattern to the underside. A drilled suspension loop to the backside.

Provenance:
Ex. Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger, Germany.
Condition:
Suspension loop rejoined. Deposit remains overall.
References:
When Orpheus Sang, An Ancient Bestiary; p. 22, no. 4.
Category:
Near Eastern
Period:
Northern Syria
Date:
c. Halaf Period, 4500-4000 B.C.
Material:
Stone
Length:
1 1/8" (2.9cm)
Display Stand:
Yes
 
 

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