Lot 0055

EGYPTIAN STONE CYLINDER SEAL INSCRIBED

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Description

Predynastic to Early Dynastic Period, Ca. 3200 - 2900 BC.
An Egyptian hard black stone cylinder seal depicting a sequence of vertical and horizontal signs. These seals served as practical tools for authentication and symbolic representations of authority and status. They were typically engraved with intricate designs, including religious motifs, scenes from daily life, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. Cylinder seals were primarily used to press impressions onto wet clay, sealing documents, jars, or other containers, ensuring their contents remained secure and unaltered. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 1985.357.18.
Size: 15mm x 12mm; Weight: 5g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. E. Stobel private collection, acquired by the present owner in 2007. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.