Western Asiatic Serpentine Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene

GBP 300.00

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Object Description

A Western Asiatic serpentine cylindrical seal. Carved across the surface is a ceremonial presentation scene of two standing worshippers with their arms raised facing a seated potentate or a deity. A crescent moon motif is visible above the seated figure, which possibly represents the god Sin. The seal is pierced longitudinally for suspension. The seal comes with two professionally baked modern impressions.

Date: Circa 2nd – 1st Millennium BC

Object History

Ex Cotswold collection 1980. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman

Object Condition

Good. some earthy encrustations to the surface consistent with age

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:0.7 x H:1.5 centimeters

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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
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