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LOT 1104

Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800

MESOPOTAMIAN STONE CYLINDER SEAL WITH BANQUET SCENE
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.05 grams, 18 mm).

In a single register, the scene comprising a seated female figure, possibly a deity, accompanied by an animal at her feet and a tree in the background; four male figures before the female, possibly worshippers and entertainers, two of the figures tête-bêche, with a larger dancing figure behind them holding a lyre-like instrument; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.

PROVENANCE:
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.

Accompanied by an old bag with reference no.V-352.

CONDITION
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