W18

Syrian red steatite amulet

A dark red steatite amulet carved to imitate a cylinder seal with tapered sides.

Syria or Northern Mesopotamia, 2nd Millennium BC

Size: 1.3 x 1.1 cms

Intact as shown (some light chiping)

Ex. private collection, UK. Possibly ex. Erlenmeyer Collection, Switzerland or ex. Jack Guevrikian, Long Island USA (1970's-1980's).