Bactrian / BMAC Lapis Seal, Ram's Head
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Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. An incredible deep blue lapis lazuli stamp seal in the form of a ram's head. The stamp, in turn, is also in the form of a ram's head, clearly and deeply incised in profile into the round neck of the animal. The seal is pierced laterally for suspension behind the animal's curved horns. The stone is a gorgeous color, and the details are carved with a sure hand to create eyes, horns, nostrils, and mouth. The power and virility of the spiral-horned ram was symbolic of power and masculinity. Size: 1.5" W x 1" H (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo
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#135584
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo
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.
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#135584
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Repaired from two pieces; repair is well done and unobtrusive. Small chip from the border around the stamp. Light surface scratching and wear commensurate with age, with very light encrustation in the lower profile areas.
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Bactrian / BMAC Lapis Seal, Ram's Head
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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