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Fragmentary Figurine of a Lamb

Fragmentary Figurine of a Lamb

Sumerian

Front part of a figurine depicting a lamb or young sheep reclining with its legs tucked under the body; the back of its body is broken off. There are the remains of a hole pierced horizontally through the animal at the nape of its neck, so the figurine could be worn as an amulet.

Limestone

Uruk period

Sculpture