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LOT 1116
Mesopotamian Stone Cylinder Seal with Contest Scene
2500-2300 B.C.
1 in. (7.33 grams, 23 mm).
The scene engraved in a single register, comprising three heroes upending two lions, a rearing stag behind one of the heroes; accompanied by a museum-quality impression; old collection sticker '120' to one end.
Provenance
Cotswold, UK, collection.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late Professor W.G. Lambert, numbered 120.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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