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LOT 0261

Large Bactrian Stone Stamp Seal with Lamassu

CIRCA 2000 B.C.

2 3/8 in. (70 grams, 59 mm).

Plano-convex in section with broad face, incuse profile image of a lamassu (winged bull with a human head) with pellets and objects in the field.

Provenance

Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

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LOT 0261

Large Bactrian Stone Stamp Seal with Lamassu

Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)

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