<em>Amulet Representing a Lion and a Bull Joined</em>, 664–332 B.C.E. Faience, 1/2 x 1/4 in. (1.2 x 0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1247E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1247E_View1.jpg)

Amulet Representing a Lion and a Bull Joined

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:664–332 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1/2 x 1/4 in. (1.2 x 0.6 cm) Base: 1/16 x 5/16 x 7/8 in. (0.2 x 0.8 x 2.3 cm)

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Accession Number: 37.1247E

Image: CUR.37.1247E_View1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Pale blue faience amulet representing a composite animal recumbent upon a rectangular base. From opposite ends of the animal spring the heads and forelegs of a lion and bull. The bull’s horns support sun-disk. On the back of the animal, between the heads, is a loop decorated with four ribs. Condition: Complete but for some discoloration.

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