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Chlorite vessel with mythological scenes, sun symbol

European Museums, The British Museum

Six-pointed flower-like cross on a chlorite vessel.

Chlorite vessel with mythological scenes probably made in Iran.

Early Dynastic III, 2600 - 2300 B.C.

Acquired with the assistance of the Art Fund

ME 128887

Supplementary images:

Six-pointed flower-like cross on a chlorite vessel
Taken on  Monday 17th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  2600 - 2300 B.C.
Source:  London, United Kingdom
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