Western Asiatic Cylinder Seal Collection

Mainly 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of agate, serpentine and other cylinder seals with mainly geometric designs. 48 grams total, 14-33mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly p

3rd millennium BC or later. A group of four cylinder seals, one in white agate, and three in black limestone, including an Early Dynastic III cylinder seal with contest scene and a Mitanni seal, possi

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A mixed group of five agate and jasper cylinder seals, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse human and animal figures and geometric forms and other symbols. 50 grams tota

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of cylinder seals including three in marble, one in limestone and one in black agate, with mainly geometric motifs. 43.5 grams total, 16-26mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a

Mainly 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of cylinder seals in limestone, agate, and other minerals with mainly geometric ornament. 27.7 grams total, 17-26mm (1/2 - 1"). Property of a London lady, part

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A group of three cylinder seals comprising: two of jasper and one of shell, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse geometric, human or animal figures, including one exampl

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period, 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: Length 1 19/64 inches (33x20x19mm) Findspot: Middle East Provenance: Private Collection, France, acqu

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: 1 49/64 inches (45x18x17mm) Findspot: Ur, Iraq Provenance: Private Collection, France, acquired in the

An ancient Mesopotamia cylinder seal bead Cultures/Periods: Circa Period, 1350BC-1050BC Dimension: Diameter 1 1/32 inches (26x25x21mm) Findspot: Middle East Provenance: Private Private Collection, Fra

2nd millennium BC. A black limestone cylinder seal with hatched panels and advancing animals. 6.77 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed be

2nd millennium BC. A pale green limestone cylinder seal with opposed gryphons design. 2.64 grams, 23.69mm (1"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central Londo

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of standing figures, fronds, vases, scrolls, birds and other items. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 198

Limestone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 37 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

2nd millennium BC. A haematite cylinder seal with intaglio figural frieze. 2.73 grams, 21mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 197

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. With incised design of interlaced parallel bands. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 25, for type. 506 gr

Limestone quartz and hardstone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 32 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

Limestone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 34 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. With incised braided design forming diamond-shape hatching. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 28. 10.9 g

Circa 3rd millennium B.C. Cotton-reel type with incised 'eye' and saltire motifs. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 18, for type.

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised frieze of birds and animals in a landscape, guilloche borders above and below. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, B

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of antelopes and a tree. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 617, for type. 1.78 grams, 22 mm (7

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With frieze of one sitting and two standing figures. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 92, for type. 0.94

2nd-1st millennium B.C. With incised linear ornament and drilled pellets. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 23, for type. 6.3 gram

This unique collection includes five ancient stamp seals and cylinders, with the largest piece measuring 5 cm by 4 cm, which is approximately 1.97 inches by 1.57 inches. These objects are a blend of f