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LOT 1992
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 1 3/4 in. (240 grams total, 34-45 mm).
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, hunting scenes, court scenes; one with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
Provenance
Possibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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