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Anatolian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures Holding Clubs Anatolian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures Holding Clubs Anatolian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures Holding Clubs
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LOT 0217

Anatolian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures Holding Clubs

CIRCA 2600-2300 B.C.

3/4 in. (6.76 grams, 19 mm).

Cylinder with cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Description of Cylinder Seal of Soft Black Stone, 19.5 x 13 mm. Two standing human figures are striking with big clubs, the one at a seated (fallen?) human, the other at an uncertain depiction. A third standing human (inactive) and two quadrupeds make up the scene. From Syria or Anatolia, c. 2600-2300 B.C. Condition: edges worn, but the design still sharp.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.

Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in October 1987.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0217

Anatolian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures Holding Clubs

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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