Large Sumerian Alabaster Cylinder Seal with Hero Holding Ibexes

EARLY DYNASTIC, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

2 in. (30.8 grams, 52 mm).

Featuring a single horizontal register comprising a central human figure holding two ibexes by their hindlegs, several zoomorphic figures to the sides, possibly depicting vultures and fish.

Provenance

Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1980.
A large part of the collection was sold by a Cirencester auction house in November 2018.

Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.

CONDITION

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LOT 0292