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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity
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LOT 1139

Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity

THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, 2100-2000 B.C.

1/4 - 7/8 in. (5.65 grams total, 8.1-23.5 mm).

With cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of lapis Lazuli, 23.5 x 9 mm. The design shows a seated deity to the right, raising one hand, while from the left an introducing goddess leads in a worshipper. The cutting is simple, but is identifiable as from the period of the Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2100-2000 B.C., coming from southern Mesopotamia or a neighbouring area. The design is worn, but clearly visible. Lapis is a rare stone for this period.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.

Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in July 1991.
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 1139

Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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