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Sumerian Calcite Cylinder Sear, ex Erlenmyer Collection

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Sumerian Calcite Cylinder Sear, ex Erlenmyer Collection

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Ancient Near East, southern Mesopotamia, southern Iraq, Sumer, Early Dynastic II, ca. 2700 to 2400 BCE. A superb large cylinder seal carved from light green calcite. The scene consists of two crossed rearing lions attacking two rampant mythological horned creatures, a male figure, possibly the God Dumuzi, with spiky hair and brandishing a dagger. Accompanied by molded rollout. Size: .925" W x 1.625" H (2.3 cm x 4.1 cm); 4.375" W (11.1 cm) on included custom stand.

For a similar seal in hematite, also from the Erlenmeyer collection, see The Met Museum, New York, object 327482

This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Royal Athena Gallery, acquired from Bonham's London in April 1999, as property from the Hans Erlenmeyer collection, Basel, Switzerland, acquired in the 1940s-1960

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Condition

Old chip to top, deep deposits throughout, engraving still very deep and visible.

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Sumerian Calcite Cylinder Sear, ex Erlenmyer Collection

Name: Sumerian Calcite Cylinder Sear, ex Erlenmyer Collection
SKU: 107791108
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,600 - $5,400

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