Ancient Uruk Limestone Hemispheroid Stamp Seal with Ram

Object Description

A finely incised Ancient Uruk hemispheroid stamp seal, made from drill-cut limestone in the Jemdet Nasr period (3300-2900 B.C.). The Jemdet Nars period developed during the later part of the Uruk period, based slightly above Uruk geographically. The flat side is engraved with a stylised ram produced from a combination of lines and dots. A geometric motif, possibly a figure, features above the animal. The seal is pierced longitudinally for suspension and comes with a professionally baked, modern impression.

Date: 3300 – 2900 BC

Object History

From Ex. Cotswold collection 1980. A large part of the collection was sold by a Cirencester Auction in November 2018.

Object Condition

Good condition. One minor chip to the stamps surface.

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