Mesopotamian Black Steatite Cylinder Seal - Feb 14, 2016 | Louis J. Dianni, Llc In Fl
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Mesopotamian Black Steatite Cylinder Seal
Mesopotamian Black Steatite Cylinder Seal
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Description
Description: A carved cylinder seal carved from black steatite, which is a type of metamorphic rock. It's engraved with written characters. They were used as administrative tools, signatures or jewelry. It has a hole running through the center so it could be worn as a necklace.

History: A cylinder seal is a small round cylinder, typically about one inch in length, engraved with written characters or figurative scenes or both, used in ancient times to roll an impression onto a two-dimensional surface, generally wet clay.

Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.13 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 1 | Depth(in) = 1

Size of Artwork(in): 1.625" x 1" D

Artist Name: Egyptian

Medium: Steatite stone.

Circa: 1500 - 1200 B.C.
Condition
Marks and wear commensurate with age and use.
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Mesopotamian Black Steatite Cylinder Seal

Estimate $200 - $400
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Starting Price $10
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