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LOT 1100

Babylonian Agate Stamp Seal

600-500 B.C.

1 in. (11.9 grams, 25 mm).

Bell-shaped with incuse image to underside comprising a harpy, crescent and standing bearded figure in a long robe; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Ex collection of the late S.M., London, UK, 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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1100

Babylonian Agate Stamp Seal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £624

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