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LOT 2055
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 2 in. (271 grams total, 34-49 mm).
Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals, including master of animals, courtly scenes and three with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
Provenance
Possibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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