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Susa, Iran. 4200-3500 BCE. Painted terra cotta.

Form:

· Uses lines and geometrical shapes; depicts a central ibex. 

· Similar bushels range from 0.5 to 2 feet tall. 

Style：

· an example of the sources or ancestors of animal style.

· This style is a decorative art that emphasizes animal motifs.

Material :

· made using painted terra cotta

Technique：

· Ibex is depicted in an unnatural way, using simple shapes such as triangles

 Content：

· Centralized mountain goat, surrounded by geometrical forms

· Running greyhound-like animals are above the ibex

· Diamond shapes band the top of the vessel.  

· Birds encircle the top of the vessel