Mesopotamian Akkadian Limestone Cylinder Seal

This Mesopotamian limestone cylinder seal is a relic of ancient bureaucracy and personal identification. Used to roll an identifying mark in clay, such seals were the signet rings of their day, often

Dimension: 40x15mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare Given its origin from ancient Mesopotamia and the intricate carvings on limestone, this cylinder seal stands as an iconic symbol of Mesopotamian art and cu

A finely carved limestone cylinder seal from ancient Mesopotamia, this piece served as a personal signature, imbued with the owner's identity and status. Cylinder seals are one of the earliest forms o

Mesopotamian Akkadian Style Black Stone Cylinder Seal With Gilgamesh. Size 34 x 20 mm. Carved black stone cylinder seal in the Akkadian Style contest scene: Bearded head of a man in Bull body (Gilgame

Mesopotamian Akkadian Style Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal With god Enlil. Size 26 x 19 mm. Fine carved large Lapis Lazuli Cylinder seal with seated god Enlil pouring water or beer? facing four worshipers

This cylinder seal, carved from limestone, belongs to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, between 2900 and 2334 BCE. The intricate carvings on the seal depict ritualistic scenes, possibly of div

This cylinder seal, carved from limestone, belongs to the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia, between 2900 and 2334 BCE. The intricate carvings on the seal depict ritualistic scenes, possibly of div

3rd millennium B.C. A limestone cylinder seal with a double register, the top register with seated worshippers; the lower register with stylised quadrupeds; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.

Circa 3000 BC. A carved red limestone cylinder seal depicting three women, accompanied by a museum quality impression and a typed, signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at th

4th-2nd millennium B.C. A limestone cylinder seal bearing a deeply carved, six-petalled flower and hatching; mounted on a custom-made display base; accompanied by a collector's identification label an

This exquisite cylinder seal, made from grey chlorite schist, dates back to the Akkadian period (c. 2334-2154 BCE). It exemplifies the remarkable craftsmanship and intricate artistry of Mesopotamian c

This intricately carved cylinder seal, made from main grey chlorite schist. Dating back to the Akkadian Period (c. 2300-2200 BCE), it exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic sophisticati

Category: Cylinder Seals and Impressions Originating from the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, this chalcedony cylinder seal exemplifies the artistic prowess of the Akkadian to Neo-Sumerian period. It fe

This exquisite high relief cylinder seal, made from weathered shingle and cobalt-colored chlorite schist, dates back to the Old Akkadian period of Mesopotamia (c. 2100-2000 BCE). It exemplifies the in

This exquisitely carved cylinder seal, made from weathered shingle and silvery basalt, dates back to the Akkadian Period (c. 2300-2200 BCE). It exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship and intricat

Rollsiegel mit Sphinx Mesopotamisch Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 4,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), London. - Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola. Publiziert: Bassani, Ezio

Rollsiegel mit Schriftzeichen Mesopotamisch (?) Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 3 cm. Provenienz: - Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), London. - Christie's London, December 1961, Lot 267. - Carlo Monz

3rd millennium B.C. A banded agate cylinder seal with frieze depicting a winged hero figure grappling a winged lion, a goat seated beneath them, the scene flanked by two columns of characters (possibl

Rollsiegel Mesopotamisch (?) Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 4 cm. Provenienz: - Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), London. - Christie's London, December 1961, Lot 267. - Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Ca

18th-16th century B.C. or later. A cylinder seal with a facing hunting god holding a bow and arrow, a quiver with a long tassel on his back, to his side goddess Ishtar standing on a mountain and armed

Green stone, apprx 28 x 18mm. In the center of the scene stands the sun-god Shamash, in a horned tiara and long flounced robe falling in creases, open at the front, where one leg projects with foot re

Rollsiegel Mesopotamisch (?) Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 3,5 cm. Provenienz: - Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), London. - Christie's London, December 1961, Lot 267. - Carlo Monzino (1931-1996),

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

Largest seal is 38 mm. Two glass, one amethyst. Wonderful scenes of kings and winged horses. 5000-3500 BCE. Two Mesopotamian, one likely Acadian.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman sea