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Neo-Babylonian Cylinder Seal w/ Ibex & Griffins

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Neo-Babylonian Cylinder Seal w/ Ibex & Griffins

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Description

Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. early to mid-1st millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone cylinder seal of tall, translucent form bearing 2 interesting registers of stylized zoomorphs. The top register exhibits a pattern of long-necked ibexes with curved horns and heads looking backwards, and the lower register contains a procession of forward-facing griffins. Custom putty rollout included. Size: 0.45" Diameter x 1.6" H (1.1 cm x 4.1 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Minor abrasions and nicks, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to incised zoomorphs.

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Neo-Babylonian Cylinder Seal w/ Ibex & Griffins

Name: Neo-Babylonian Cylinder Seal w/ Ibex & Griffins
SKU: 166793150
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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