Gem: Lion and humped bull
Gem: Lion and humped bull
Gem: Lion and humped bull
Gem: Lion and humped bull

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Gem: Lion and humped bull

Mid–eastern
Pre– Islamic (Sassanian?)
y1943-27

Information

Title
Gem: Lion and humped bull
Medium
Carnelian
Dimensions
diam. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum Collection
Object Number
y1943-27
Period
Sassanian
Type
ornament, gems
Materials
carnelian
Subject
lions, bulls

Unknown provenance; possibly part of the old collection; acquired by the Museum by at least 1943.

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