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