Sumerian Limestone Cylinder Seal with Geometric Motifs

Object Description

A Sumerian cylinder seal carved from limestone from the Jemdet Nasr period. The piece is carefully incised with geometric pattern consisting of central curved lines interspersed with two dots. The scene is framed by a band of cross-hatching above and below. The seal is pierced longitudinally for suspension with the purpose of keeping the seal close to the owner so it could be used to mark documents and such.

Date: Circa 3000BC

Object History

Ex Cotswold collection 190. A large part of the collection was sold by a Cirencester auction in November 2018.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some wear from age. The seal comes with a museum quality impression.

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