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Sumerian Black Limestone Cylinder Seal

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Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia Early Dynastic III, ca. 2400 to 2300 BCE. A wonderful grey-black limestone seal, carved with rampant crossed animals - ibex? - in battle. Pierced for suspension. Size: 0.4" W x 1.8" H (1 cm x 4.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-private New York Collection

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Age blackened patina

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Sumerian Black Limestone Cylinder Seal

Name: Sumerian Black Limestone Cylinder Seal
SKU: 50285020
Price: 1400 USD
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