Ancient Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal w/ 4 Figures
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Central Asia, Mesopotamia, Neo-Babylonian, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. Fine black stone cylinder seal carved with image of 4 standing figures, one, probably the local lord or magistrate, holding staff. Cylinder seals like this example were used by individuals in every level of society - from kings and rulers, to merchants and tradespeople, to workers and slaves - to communicate messages. Clay rollout included. Size: 1" H (2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s
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#165301
Central Asia, Mesopotamia, Neo-Babylonian, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. Fine black stone cylinder seal carved with image of 4 standing figures, one, probably the local lord or magistrate, holding staff. Cylinder seals like this example were used by individuals in every level of society - from kings and rulers, to merchants and tradespeople, to workers and slaves - to communicate messages. Clay rollout included. Size: 1" H (2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#165301
Condition
Features a bit soft else intact and excellent.
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Ancient Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal w/ 4 Figures
Estimate $600 - $900
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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