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Stamp seal: ANE.41.1966

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Current Location: Gallery 23

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Description

Zoomorphic seal amulet in the shape of a stylized rabbit or hare, with lowered ears. The design on the reverse is unidentifiable.

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.02 m

Place(s) associated

  • Tell Brak ⪼ Syria

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1966) by British Museum and British School of Archaeology in Iraq

Dating

Jamdat Nasr
Protoliterate
Circa -3200 BCE - -3000 BCE

School or Style

Jamdat Nasr

Materials used in production

Frit

Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.41.1966
Primary reference Number: 88988
Oldadmincategory: O
Oldobjectnumber: WAE.41.1966
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 May 2012 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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