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Assyrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene Assyrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene Assyrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene
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LOT 1235

Assyrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

5/8 in. (3.65 grams, 15 mm).

Frieze including ribbed arch, gryphon drawing a bow, winged sun-disc, rampant ibex.

Provenance

From the 'S' collection, 1970-1990s.
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 1235

Assyrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene

Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)

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