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Mesopotamian Jemdet Nasr Stone Cylinder Seal

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Mesopotamian Jemdet Nasr Stone Cylinder Seal

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Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Jemdet Nasr, ca. 3100 to 2900 BCE. A hand-carved stone cylinder seal of tan and beige hues with original white caliche still on most surfaces. The delicate engravings depict a garden archway with floral components surrounding it as well as both linear and geometric motifs around the circumference. Custom putty impression included. Size: 1.52" L x 0.43" W x 1.41" H (3.9 cm x 1.1 cm x 3.6 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Brooklyn, New York, USA collection, acquired from Dave Liebert, Time Machine buy or bid sales, Queens, New York, USA, early 2000s

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Condition

Minor abrasions and nicks to stamp seal, with light softening to some engraved details, otherwise intact and very good. Great surface smoothness and nice caliche in scattered areas.