Ancient Syrian Stone Stamp Seal Bead w/ Zoomorphs
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Description
Ancient Near East, Middle East, Syria to Northern Iraq, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 2500 BCE. A hand-carved stone bead seal of a rectangular form with a perforation drilled lengthwise for suspension. The stamp is bifacial with one side etched with a dog facing left with bordering plants and a geometric shape. The other side contains a snake with a protruding forked tongue surrounded with similar foliage as well. The stone itself is a striking steatite stone with dark green and white veining and would have been striking if worn as a pendant. Custom putty impression included. Size: 1.5" L x 1.19" W (3.8 cm x 3 cm); 2.75" H (7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Venus Gallery, Israel, in 2002
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#157621
Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Venus Gallery, Israel, in 2002
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157621
Condition
Chips to top left corner. Surface scratches and abrasions. Motifs nicely preserved. Included custom modern clay impressions.
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Ancient Syrian Stone Stamp Seal Bead w/ Zoomorphs
Estimate $400 - $600
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