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Minoan/Mycenaean lentoid gem

about 1400 B.C.

Lion attacking a calf. There are several chips from the face.

Date

about 1400 B.C.

Culture

Greek

Dimensions

H: 1.43 cm W: 1.51 cm

Medium

Mottled red, pink, white and brown agate

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

83.AN.437.1

Image Source

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