A choice Sumerian marble cylinder seal, Early Dynastic III, c. 2500 - 2334 BC. Featuring two registers: the uppermost with man-headed bulls and rampant lions, the lower scene depicting two figures in a boat, horned goats to either side. Scenes are separated by a border of incised chevrons. L: 38 mm. A beautiful seal and comes with roll out. Ex Joel Malter collection; Ex Los Angeles private collection.

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