Ancient Mesopotamian Stone Stamp Seal Beads
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Central Asia, Bronze Age, ca. 4th to early 1st millennium BCE. Very fine and very early set of three carved stone seals. Two of the seals are among a type of very early geometric styles and depict simple cross-hatched designs. One features a flat table with small suspension loop upon its reverse, the other is almost cylindrical and is drilled with a series of small holes on its sides and base. The final is of a black scaraboid form drilled lengthwise for suspension featuring a winged horse - first depicted in Sumerian art before 2000 BCE. A very fine example! Size of largest: 1" H (2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Middletown, New York, USA collection before 1975
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Central Asia, Bronze Age, ca. 4th to early 1st millennium BCE. Very fine and very early set of three carved stone seals. Two of the seals are among a type of very early geometric styles and depict simple cross-hatched designs. One features a flat table with small suspension loop upon its reverse, the other is almost cylindrical and is drilled with a series of small holes on its sides and base. The final is of a black scaraboid form drilled lengthwise for suspension featuring a winged horse - first depicted in Sumerian art before 2000 BCE. A very fine example! Size of largest: 1" H (2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Middletown, New York, USA collection before 1975
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.
#174482
Condition
All 3 showing great signs of wear and usage and each in excellent condition.
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Ancient Mesopotamian Stone Stamp Seal Beads
Estimate $600 - $800
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