Mesopotamian Hard Stone Cylinder Seal with Abstract Pattern

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Object Description

A fine Mesopotamian cylinder seal carved from a mottled black hardstone. The seal is carefully engraved with a pattern which alternates between a column of three dots, between which lay two stars, and a vertical column with two parallel incisions topped by a larger, then smaller circle. These could be a stylised representation of human figures. The seal is perforated longitudinally for suspension. Some earthy encrustations are visible to the surface. This seal comes with a professionally baked modern impression.

Measurements (seal) L 2.5 x W 0.9 cm
Measurements (impression) L 3.5 x W 2.7 cm

Date: Circa 2nd-1st Millennium BC

Object History

From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999

Object Condition

From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:0.9 x H:2.5 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
SW1Y 4AA

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