Mehrgar, Baluchistan, ca. 1st millennium BCE. Two very similar carved bone rectangular stamp seals or appliqués. Both have two small drilled attachment holes near their centers. Both are relief carved with two rows of interlocking or stepped geometric elements. 1.25" L × 1" W (3.18 cm L × 2.54 cm W).

Provenance: Private NYC. collection. Acquired from Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., October 28, 2008.

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Item #72156

One has been repaired from two original pieces, and the other has some ancient rim loss.