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Ancient Mesopotamian Cylinder Seals

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An Ancient Mesopotamian Early Bronze Age Steatite Plaque with Cockerel Relief, c. 3000-2500 BCE: This steatite plaque, carved with the relief of a cockerel, dates back to the Early Bronze Age, around 3000 to 2500 BCE, in Mesopotamia. The cockerel, often a symbol of watchfulness and the heralding

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An Ancient Sasanian Lapis Lazuli Seal, Circa 3rd-4th Century: This lapis lazuli seal from the Sasanian era showcases the skilled craftsmanship of ancient Persia. The vibrant blue hue of the lapis lazuli, coupled with the intricate carvings, hints at its importan

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An Ancient Sasanian Semi-Precious Stone Stamp Seal Amulet, ca. 3rd-1st Century BCE: Category: Sealings This amulet, doubling as a stamp seal, is crafted from a semi-precious stone, showcasing the dual utility of many ancient objects as both functional tools and protective ornaments.

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Mesopotamian Stone Head w/ Chignon Hairstyle: **First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Early Dynastic IIIb to Akkadian Empire period, ca. 2500 to 2218 BCE. An impressively preserved stone head featuring carefully striated

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Mesopotamian Stone Head w/ Chignon Hairstyle: **Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Early Dynastic IIIb to Akkadian Empire period, ca. 2500 to 2218 BCE. An impressively preserved stone head featuring carefully stria

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Bactrian Stone Weight: Ancient Bactria, ca. 2000 BC. Possibly a tent weight, the sculptural piece is carved of cream-colored stone with white veining. MEASUREMENTS Height: 8 inches / 20.2 cm SHIPPING Contact for estimate.

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A Magnificent Chinese Green Jade COVERED CENSER 19th Ce: A Rare Finely carved Chinese Green jade Tripod censer. Circa Probably Late 19th Century . Smooth and finely carved Green jade , With Golubar or Works on the Top and Different Parts of the Body , domed

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Ancient Bactrian / BMAC Stone Seated Idol Figure: Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), Bronze Age, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A idol figure hand-carved from dark gray stone with an angular body and a recessed cavity atop the neck mea

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Description

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumerian to Old Babylonian, ca. late 3rd to mid-2nd millennium BCE. A set of 3 hand-carved stone cylinder seals, 2 carved from hematite and 1 from limestone. The limestone seal is decorated with incised linear motifs while the 2 larger, darker seals exhibit scenes of abstract zoomorphic creatures interacting - for better or worse - with standing human figures. Size of largest: 1.25" L x 0.48" W x 0.46" H (3.2 cm x 1.2 cm x 1.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York

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Condition

Limestone seal has softening to most incised decorations, and darker seals have moderate softening to finer details, otherwise all 3 seals are intact and very good. Nice preservation to most incised decorations on darker seals.