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Calf

Calf

Sumerian

Reclining calf with its legs tucked under the body, front and back hooves touching. The calf has budding horns, carefully carved ears, and prominent eyebrows. Its eyes are hollow and likely once held inlays. The tip of the tail is carved above the proper right hind leg. A hole (diameter 0.2 cm) drilled vertically through the animal’s body would have made it possible to wear the figurine as an amulet. The surface is somewhat eroded.

Limestone

Uruk period

Sculpture