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An Ancient Two-Faced Stone Seal with Mythological Imagery, ca. 1st Millennium BCE

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An Ancient Two-Faced Stone Seal with Mythological Imagery, ca. 1st Millennium BCE

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Description

This dual-imaged stone seal, with its two distinct mythological carvings, speaks to the duality of nature and divinity in ancient belief systems. Such seals were pivotal in rituals and transactions, leaving behind the imprints of a rich cultural narrative.

Dimensions:
1.18 x 0.78 inches (3 x 2 cm)

Provenance:
Originates from an old collection in Central Asia.

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An Ancient Two-Faced Stone Seal with Mythological Imagery, ca. 1st Millennium BCE

Name: An Ancient Two-Faced Stone Seal with Mythological Imagery, ca. 1st Millennium BCE
SKU: 175943975
Price: 500 USD
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