MESOPOTAMIAN MARBLE ELEPHANT AMULET. Jemdet Nasr, Ca. 3000 BC. A stone amulet in the form of a stylised elephant, with a compact body and short, rounded legs. The head is slightly elongated, with prominent curved ears and a downward-turned trunk. Circular perforations mark the eyes, and a larger hole is drilled through the back for suspension. Size: 15mm x 14mm; Weight: 3g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.