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Mesopotamian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons and God Mesopotamian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons and God Mesopotamian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons and God
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LOT 0222

Mesopotamian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons and God

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3/4 in. (5.43 grams, 20.53 mm).

With combat scene depicting two rearing gryphons flanking a standing bearded figure; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s.
The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.)
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0222

Mesopotamian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons and God

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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