Name: A large Mesopotamian Stamp Seal, Uruk Period, ca. 4000 - 3000 BCE
Brand: Peter Lane
SKU: MA2309
Price: 2750.0 USD
Availability: InStock

A large Mesopotamian Stamp Seal, Uruk Period, ca. 4000 - 3000 BCE

2,750 USD

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The elliptical seal with a softly rounded back and a hole pierced longitudinally for suspension, the base deeply engraved with a complex motif of horned animals.

Dimensions: Length: 1 3/4 inches (4.44 cm)

Condition: A minor chip to one edge that does not detract, overall Intact and in excellent condition. A superb example.

Provenance: Stewart Giles (1951-1993) private collection, acquired in London between 1978 and 1982, then by family descent.

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