Amulet
37-15-95
Location: On Display in the Middle East Galleries
From: Iraq | Khafaje
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
| Object Number | 37-15-95 |
| Current Location | Middle East Galleries - On Display |
| Provenience | Iraq | Khafaje |
| Archaeology Area | Mound A, Sin Temple, Q 42 |
| Period | Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Made | ca. 2900-2600 BCE |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Shell |
| Iconography | Animal |
| Description | Form of Animal. Mother-of-pearl. Dog. Forelegs missing. Bored through at middle of back for suspension. |
| Length | 3 cm |
| Width | 2.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Khafaje Expedition; E. A. Speiser and Charles Bache, 1937 |
| Other Number | KH 8-55 - Field No SF |
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