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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal, ex-Christie's, Royal Athena

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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal, ex-Christie's, Royal Athena

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Description

Ancient Near East, modern day Syria/Turkey, Kingdom of Mitanni, ca. 1350 to 1300 CE. A smoothed black stone cylinder seal, pierced through for suspension, that shows two standing worshippers before two seated figures who we should probably interpret to be gods. Size: 0.55" W x 0.8" H (1.4 cm x 2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-NYC collection, ex Christies London, Lot 349 on July 5, 1999, Ex Royal Athena

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Condition

Slight surface wear, but artwork still quite visible. Comes with modern pressing.

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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal, ex-Christie's, Royal Athena

Name: Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal, ex-Christie's, Royal Athena
SKU: 51138762
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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