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LOT 1150

Large Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 1/8 in. (19.7 grams, 29 mm).

Black stone with a seated female deity wearing long robes and horned cap and holding a sceptre in outstretched hand, crescent moon above; in front a Janus headed deity with one face human, the other a lion, wearing a horned cap and long robes, hand upraised and holding an offering, the other hand holding that of a male worshipper in long robes, hand held in front of mouth; rectangular panel with two columns of cuneiform text. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Rihani family collection, formed 1970-1980s.
From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK.
From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.

CONDITION

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LOT 1150

Large Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £546

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