An Ancient Mesopotamian Steatite Cylinder Seal with Linear Patterns, 3rd Millennium BC

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

A Peripheral Early Dynastic steatite cylinder seal, 3rd Millennium BC, depicting standing figure wearing long gowns flanked by small figures standing on the back of a quadruped, a winged mythological

A Proto-Elamite tan steatite cylinder seal, 3rd Millennium BC, with 20 registers of vertical lines. L: 1.6cm; W: 1.3cm. Ex-California Museum of Ancient Art (CS3105), acquired 1989.

A small Proto-Elamite grey steatite cylinder seal, 3rd Millennium BC, with two schematized scorpions. H: 10 mm. Light deposits and a cute little seal! Ex Suffolk, UK private collection.

A wonderful steatite double register cylinder seal, Ur III, later 3rd Millennium BC, a tall example with two registers of decoration. The uppermost consisting of a procession of standing figure and ra

3rd-2nd millennium B.C. A steatite cylinder seal with a pair of advancing figures with their arm raised, a small antelope between and a tree to the background; accompanied by a museum-quality impressi

A lot of 3 stone stamp seals from the Holy Land. Lot includes a rectangular dark brown steatite stamp seal, 3rd Millennium BC, with large handle, the flat base incised with a grid pattern, (2.2 x 1.4

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

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

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

This ancient Near Eastern cylinder seal, sized 0.98x0.59 inches (2.5x1.5 cm), is crafted from lapis lazuli, a material highly valued throughout antiquity for its deep blue hue. Dating back to the 3rd

A very large Southern Anatolia green serpentine cylinder seal, 3rd Millennium BC, depicting a stylized mountain with plants and worshippers. L: 4.11cm; Dia: 2.55cm. Ex California Museum of Art De-Acce

A Proto-Elamite red marble cylinder seal, 3rd Millennium BC, with a geometric design within double line borders. L: 28.9 mm. Light deposits. Ex California Museum of Ancient Art de-accession.

A crème marble Proto-Elamite cylinder seal, 3rd Millennium BC, with geometric designs comprised of horizontal and vertical lines and dots. L: 2.3 cm. Ex California Museum of Ancient Art De-Accession

3rd millennium BC. A carved white marble cylinder seal depicting a contest scene, accompanied by a museum quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, P

3rd millennium B.C. A limestone cylinder seal with a double register, the top register with seated worshippers; the lower register with stylised quadrupeds; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.

3rd millennium B.C. A frit cylinder seal with a large bird with its wings spread and legs splayed, symbols to the field; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 9.9 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). Acquired

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 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 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

A Near Eastern bronze looped cylinder seal, early 3rd Millennium BC, the design a series of interlocking geometric shapes. L: 1.63cm. Nicely patinated. Ex California Museum of Ancient Art de-accession

A Near Eastern black steatite stamp seal, c. 3rd Millennium BC, roughly oval shaped with domed back and large suspension loop, on base a pair of antelope, one leaping and the other grazing. 2.5 x 2.5