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Western Asiatic Agate Cylinder Seal with Zoomorphic Motifs
Western Asiatic Agate Cylinder Seal with Zoomorphic Motifs
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Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C. The frieze depicting a leaping winged ibex followed by a small bird in flight, behind the ibex a seated growling feline, a large fount-topped column before the animals with curving lines on each side, likely depicting the Neo-Assyrian 'sacred tree'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.78 grams, 14 mm (5/8 in.).

From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.

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Western Asiatic Agate Cylinder Seal with Zoomorphic Motifs

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Starting Price £180
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