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LOT 2052
Large Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 2 1/8 in. (367 grams total, 40-55 mm).
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, worship scenes, court scenes and others; some with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
Provenance
Possibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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