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Cylinder Seal with Persian Birds

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Item Details

Description

11th-6th century BC. A wheel engraved striped agate cylinder seal depicting a pair of standing birds, accompanied by a museum quality impression and a typed, unsigned scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'The design shows a pair of facing, standing birds with a stylized tree or symbol between them. This belongs to a little known type of cylinder seal from ancient Iran, probably dated to c. 1000-500 BC. It is engraved entirely with the wheel, and is in good condition.' 1.85 grams, 16mm (1/2"). Property of a Mayfair, London, UK, ancient art collector; acquired in the 1970s-1980s; inventory number 50.

Condition

Very fine condition. Rare.

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Cylinder Seal with Persian Birds

Name: Cylinder Seal with Persian Birds
SKU: 65960630
Price: 300 GBP
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Estimate £300 - £400

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