Description:
A highly decorated stone bird. There are three half-open circles that were used as tie-down points for a leather strap or thin rope. The bird has a pointed shape echoed by a smaller wing. There are concentric circles of different sizes all over the bird’s body, wing and head. Additionally, there are sets of parallel incised lines throughout. The bird stands on a small rectangular base which serves as the bird’s feet.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; birds; animals; engravings

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