A LION AMULET IN SHELL, CIRCA 3500 BC

Reference: ART600699

The animal had a drilled hole for the mouth which has partly broken off and it has a narrow drilling through the body for suspension. The subject of the lion is commonplace in Mesopotamia as a symbol of strength and power. The legs folded under the animal are represented by parallel grooves.
5.5 by 3 by 2 cm.