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LOT 1084
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 480 - 720
USD ($) 520 - 780
MESOPOTAMIAN CARNELIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH WINGED HORSE
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY B.C.
5/8 in. (1.81 grams, 16 mm).
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY B.C.
5/8 in. (1.81 grams, 16 mm).
With intaglio frieze depicting a winged horse with one foreleg raised facing two smaller beasts among trees; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
PROVENANCE:
Ex London, UK, collection, before 1988.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
