Large Akkadian Red Jasper Seal

CIRCA 2200 B.C.

2 5/8 in. (82.8 grams, 66 mm).

Plano-convex in section with incuse animal forms to the underside.

Provenance

Private collection.
Acquired from a Swiss collection, 2002.

Literature

Cf. Akkadian seal in jasper with similar figures of animals in Wilson, J.A., Allen, T.G. Ancient Oriental Cylinder and Other Seals, with a description of the collection of Mrs William H.Moore, Chicago, 1940, fig.48.

Footnotes

The seal shows stylistic affinity with Akkadian seals representing animals. A few scenes of daily life occur on Akkadian seals, chiefly on the small number illustrating the history of Etana and the eagle. If Akkadian, our seal can be considered very rare.

CONDITION

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