"Bull-shaped Pendant Seal, Mesopotamia 3500-3000 Bc"
Pendant Seal in the Shape of a BullMesopotamia, Late Uruk, Djemdet-Nasr Period, 3500-3000 BCE
Marble
Very well preserved
Diam. 1.6 cm
H. 1.7 cm
This circular seal is unique in that it features a suspension loop in the shape of a bull's protome. This design makes it almost a miniature sculpture. The artist skillfully used the natural pink hues of the stone to highlight the animal’s muzzle and horns, in a manner reminiscent of a cameo. The flat surface is engraved with cupule motifs characteristic of the period. The exquisite patina of this object attests to its prolonged use and an extended period of burial.
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