An Ancient Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seal, 2nd Millennium BC

This Mesopotamian limestone cylinder seal is a relic of ancient bureaucracy and personal identification. Used to roll an identifying mark in clay, such seals were the signet rings of their day, often

A finely carved limestone cylinder seal from ancient Mesopotamia, this piece served as a personal signature, imbued with the owner's identity and status. Cylinder seals are one of the earliest forms o

The presented item is a lapis lazuli cylinder seal, an object of significant historical importance, measuring 2.5x1 cm. Originating from the 2nd millennium BC, this seal symbolizes the zenith of Mesop

The presented item is a lapis lazuli cylinder seal, an object of significant historical importance, measuring 3x1 cm (1.18x0.39 inches). Originating from the 2nd millennium BC, this seal symbolizes th

A large Levantine limestone cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, with three incised registers containing stylized iconography - one depicts a bird facing with open wings, head facing to right, the centra

A Levantine limestone cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, with a stylized motif which appears to represent some type of figure of being beside an altar. Quite interesting! L: 23 mm. Light mineral deposi

A Levantine grey limestone cylinder seal, c. 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a bearded figure in long robes brandishing a bow, a horse or antelope standing before him, plant stalk between and large star

ca. 2nd millennium BC. Ex NY Collector. height: 1.3in, diameter: 0.5in.

ca. 2nd millennium BC. Ex NY Collector. height: 1.15in, diameter: 0.6in.

4th-2nd millennium B.C. A limestone cylinder seal bearing a deeply carved, six-petalled flower and hatching; mounted on a custom-made display base; accompanied by a collector's identification label an

This Mesopotamian cylinder seal, carved from steatite, displays the sophistication of ancient seal-making. It was a critical tool for securing documents and goods, and its intricate iconography exempl

This limestone stamp seal is a testament to the intricate artistry of ancient Mesopotamian culture. The carved motifs, likely symbolic in function, were used to authenticate documents and secure posse

Ancient Near Eastern Hematite Cylinder Seal c.2nd millennium BC. Size 22 x 14 mm. Fine Syro Provencial Unfinished Hematite stone cylinder seal carved with 2 worshipers facing a king a child between. R

This steatite cylinder seal from the 3rd millennium BC is adorned with intricate linear patterns, typical of the ancient Mesopotamian period. The geometric precision and abstract designs indicate a so

Ancient Near Eastern Syro Cappadocia Hematite Cylinder Seal c.2nd Millennium BC. Size 21 x 9 mm. Fine hematite stone cylinder seal carved with worshipers holding arrows and bows, birds, dogs and a sco

Western Asiatic Cylinder Seal with Trees and Figures, Early c. 2nd Millennium B.C. Western Asiatic, c. 2nd Millennium B.C. A limestone cylinder seal with figural friezes, trees and branches. Comes wit

2nd millennium BC. A limestone cylinder seal with frieze depicting a seated figure with rhyton or drinking horn facing a standing figure with staff. 4.52 grams, 28.20mm (1"). From the private collecti

A northern Syrian black steatite cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a standing figure with hand raised next to a facing winged animal, a scorpion and a pellet between them. L: 18mm. Ex Northe

A North Syrian black steatite cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a male figure standing next to winged deity or altar, a pair of birds opposite. 23mm. Ex Los Angeles private collection.

A Levantine marble cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, featuring a large standing winged deity or hero engaging a pair of rampant animals, one to either side. Nicely detailed and a larger seal. L: 35mm.

A Levantine green steatite cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, depicting a pair of standing male figures, one holding a sceptre and the other placing his hand on a hare beside him. To right is a column

A Levantine marble cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, featuring a pair of horned antelope facing one another, their heads turned in unison, a smaller winged antelope reclines between them, double star

A small Levantine carnelian cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, with stylized scene depicting perhaps an altar. L: 13.5 mm. Nice translucent orange stone. Ex Northern California private collection.

A post Kassite steatite cylinder seal, 2nd Millennium BC, depicting an outlined cross with tree above, spiral rhomboid and triangular marks. L: 4.1 cm. Ex California Museum of Ancient Art de-accession