Mesopotamian Alabaster Stamp Seal with Animals

GBP 295.00

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Object Description

A Mesopotamian domed, alabaster stamp seal from the Jemdet Nasr period engraved with two animal motifs on the base in the form of stylised leaping quadrupeds. Both animals have their legs out stretched and are adjacent to each other. The seal has been pierced longitudinally for suspension, which is a common trait of other Mesopotamian stamps seals. This seal comes with a professionally baked, modern impression to reveal the stamp.

Date: Circa 3200-3000 BC

Object History

Acquired 1970-1999. Property of a late Mayfair, London, gentleman, by descent.

Object Condition

Excellent condition

Object Details

  • diameter
    3.2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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