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Near Eastern Marble Cylinder Seal

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Sumerian, Third Early Dynastic Period, 2600-2400 BC A large and important white marble cylinder seal depicting a scene of predation with two lions mauling two rearing horned animals, and a naked warrior attacking two bulls with human faces; flanked by a lizard and rosette. Marble, 85 grams, 47 mm (2") From the Cambell collection formed in the 1970's; with a scholary report by Professor W.G. Lambert.

Fine condition.

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