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Shell and stone inlays, sun symbol

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Solar disc on shell and stone inlays

Shell and stone inlays

Sumerian decoration for wooden items such as fine musical instruments and furmiture.

2600 - 2500 B.C. (Early Dynastic III)

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Solar disc on shell and stone inlays
Taken on  Monday 17th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  2600 - 2500 B.C.
Source:  London, United Kingdom
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