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A Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seal
A Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seal
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A Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seal
Uruk to Jemdet Nasr Period, Circa 3500-2800 B.C.
Height 1 3/4 inches (4.45 cm).
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance:
Harlan J. Berk, Chicago, where acquired by the present owner, 3 August 1989.
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A Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seal

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Starting Price $400
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