Object Description
A Western Asiatic black hardstone stamp seal featuring a rectangular shape. Finely engraved on the base is a winged figure, possibly a griffin in flight, depicted grasping its prey with its hind legs. The anatomical features, including the sharp beak and long feathers, have been stylistically rendered through delicate incisions. A single linear border frames the image. The seal is further decorated with a central, horizontal groove along the sides. To the reverse, there is an integral rectangular protrusion within a carved hexagonal frame, perforated vertically for suspension.
The piece comes with a museum-quality impression.
Date: Circa 1st Millennium BC