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Large Early Sumerian Limestone Cylinder Seal, c. 3000

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Large Early Sumerian Limestone Cylinder Seal, c. 3000

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Description

Date & Origin: Sumerian, c. 3000 B.C.

Material: Limestone

Dimensions: 4.8 cm L - 1 7/8”

Provenance: From an important North London collection formed before 1980. ex. Timeline auctions, December 2015

A carved hardstone cylinder seal with engraved design of hatched borders, standing figure with long bent arms and open hands, with star, pellets, fish and an advancing goat.

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