Western Asiatic Blue Glass Stamp Seal with Hunt Scene

Object Description

A Western Asiatic blue glass stamp seal featuring a scaraboid shape. Finely carved on the flat surface is a hunt scene, depicting a standing figure grasping an animal, possible a lion or dog, by its head. The seal is perforated longitudinally for suspension, however it is now blocked.

Please note the clay impression is for reference only.

Date: Circa 6th – 4th century BC

Object History

Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

Object Condition

Fine condition. Abrasions along with beautiful iridescence to the surface.

Object Details