Bactrian Steatite Stamp Seal w/ Standing Lion
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Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2000 to 1700 BCE. A discoid stamp seal carved from light gray steatite with darker traces on the verso from where a handle was present at one time. Inscribed on the stamp face is a right-facing image of a lion standing upon slender legs while its gaping jaws, hunched back, and upturned tail indicate a defensive stance. Vegetation surrounds the creature as if hunting deep within the brush. Size: 2.2" Diameter (5.6 cm)
Provenance: private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed 2006; ex-J. Malter collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired before 2006
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#161151
Provenance: private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed 2006; ex-J. Malter collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired before 2006
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#161151
Condition
Loss to handle on verso as shown. Minor abrasions to stamp face and verso. Great preservation to incised details on stamp face.
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Bactrian Steatite Stamp Seal w/ Standing Lion
Estimate $500 - $750
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