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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene
Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene
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Circa 1st millennium B.C. With intaglio hunting scene depicting dense vegetation and a huntsman; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.47 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.).

From an important Mayfair collection, 1970-1999; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene

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Starting Price £220
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