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LOT 1201
Neo-Assyrian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Bull and Cow
CIRCA 900-700 B.C.
1 in. (5.28 grams, 23 mm).
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 Black Stone 22.5 x 12mm. The design, which is put between upper and lower rulings, shows a mounting a cow from behind as it suckles its young. A farmer stands in front holding out his hands. In the sky there is a lunar crescent and a solar disc. The stylus, symbol of the god Nabû, appears within the scene, and the spade of Marduk serves as a terminal. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal, c. 900-700 B.C. It is a rare type of Neo-Assyrian seal, but is somewhat worn.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
From the private collection of a North American lady, formed 1970s-early 1990s, with collection reference no.590/1.
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.
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 1201
Neo-Assyrian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Bull and Cow
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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