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An Elamite Mouflon on Wheels
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Pinkish terra cotta toy, depicting a Mouflon in cylindrical form with circular horns and raised bulging eyes, the body with incised markings to indicate the anatomy of the animal, the wheel axles pass through pierced holes in the flanges under the front and rear of the body, the circular wheels are held by two modern cylindrical wood sticks. A pattern of tool marks on the underside.

Provenance:
Formerly in a Connecticut private collection.
Condition:
Some minor chips as shown on images, in overall great condition.
References:
The Royal City of Susa; Ancient Near East Treasures in the Louvre, p. 196, no. 139.
Category:
Near Eastern
Period:
Elamite
Date:
c. Middle Elamite, 2500 B.C.
Material:
Terra Cotta
Length:
4 3/4" (12cm)
Display Stand:
No
 
 

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