AVIFORM AMULET Rock crystal H.2.9 cm Mesopotamia, Djemnet Nasr, 3100-2900 BC Provenance Estate of Mr Loneux, antique dealer in Lièges (ceased trading in the 1990s), Belgium French private collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. Representing a bird in a highly stylised and refined way. The figurine has an abstract, geometric shape characteristic of proto-dynastic Mesopotamian art: a compact, rounded body representing the bird's domed chest, a slightly arched back, and a schematic head ending in a short beak. The wings are suggested by rounded lateral volumes in slight relief. The rock crystal is milky-translucent, with natural inclusions and a few internal cracks typical of this material. The surface is smooth and polished, reflecting the long process of shaping and finishing with abrasives. Excellent condition. Complete integrity with suspension perforation intact. Well-preserved polished surface. Slight age patina in some areas. Natural rock crystal inclusions and internal cracks. A Mesopotamian Djemnet Nasr Rock Crystal Bird Amulet. c. 3100-2900 BCE. Representing a bird in highly stylized and simplified manner. The figurine presents an abstract and geometric form characteristic of proto-dynastic Mesopotamian art: compact rounded body depicting the bird's bulging chest, slightly arched back, and schematic head ending in a short beak. Wings are suggested by rounded lateral volumes in slight relief. The rock crystal, of milky translucency, presents natural inclusions and some internal fissures typical of this material. The surface is smooth and polished, demonstrating long work of shaping and abrasive finishing. Excellent condition. Complete integrity with intact suspension perforation. Polished surface well preserved. Slight ancient patina on certain areas. Inclusions and internal fissures natural to rock crystal.