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Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
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Circa 600-500 B.C. or later. Trapezoidal in profile with transverse piercing, one lateral face with intaglio scene of a rampant lion and an ibex looking backwards, staff between with crescent finial; underside with scene of a triumphant hero in a pleated gown with one arm raised, grasping the horn of a bull and with one foot placed on its rump, crescent moon above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 16.4 grams, 25 mm (1 in.).

From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.

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Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals

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Starting Price £260
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