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Mesopotamian Stone Seal Bead w/ Winged Animals

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Mesopotamian Stone Seal Bead w/ Winged Animals

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Description

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Old Babylonian period, ca. 1925 to 1595 BCE. A remarkable stone seal bead featuring a pair of confronting figures, one holding a staff and the other a scorpion, as a pair of winged quadrupeds are pictured behind them. Known as 'kishib' in Sumerian, cylinder seals like this example were used by individuals in every level of society - from kings and rulers to merchants and tradespeople to workers and slaves - to communicate messages. A wonderful mythical scene from ancient Babylon! Size: 1.2" L x 0.5" Diameter (3 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Minor chipping to lower periphery and small nick to top. Expected age wear, but otherwise in very good condition with nice preservation of incised detail.

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Mesopotamian Stone Seal Bead w/ Winged Animals

Name: Mesopotamian Stone Seal Bead w/ Winged Animals
SKU: 146995351
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,050

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