A NEO-ASSYRIAN AMETHYST VASE CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C. Of ovoid form, with short cylindrical neck and overhanging disc rim, the mouth flat with a descending step framing the central opening, the interior hollowed out, with two trapezoidal lugs on the shoulders, drilled horizontally for suspension 2 1/8 in. (7.9 cm.) high Amethyst

A NEO-ASSYRIAN AMETHYST VASE CIRCA 8TH CENTURY B.C. Of ovoid form, with short cylindrical neck and overhanging disc rim, the mouth flat with a descending step framing the central opening, the interior hollowed out, with two trapezoidal lugs on the shoulders, drilled horizontally for suspension 2 1/8 in. (7.9 cm.) high