Mesopotamian Serpentine Cylinder Seal

GBP 350.00

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Object Description

A Mesopotamian cylinder seal carved from a black serpentine, decorated with intricate engraving. The engraved scene depicts heavily stylised vegetation, with trees, vines and shrubbery. A humanoid figure with their arms raised can be seen amongst the tress, perhaps a huntsman. 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 2.2cm x W 1.1cm
Measurements (impression) L 4cm x W 2.4cm

Date: Circa 1st Millennium BC

Object History

From an important Mayfair collection, 1970-1999; thence by descent

Object Condition

Fine condition

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1 x H:2.2 centimeters

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By appointment only.

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Dealer Location

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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