Home > Auctions > Starting
21st February 2023 > Neo Babylonian Agate Stamp Seal with King Worshipping
Print page | Email lot to a friend
Back to previous pageUse mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Gallery loading...
LOT 0821
Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
NEO BABYLONIAN AGATE STAMP SEAL WITH KING WORSHIPPING
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (15.7 grams, 27 mm).
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (15.7 grams, 27 mm).
An agate stamp seal with an irregular octagonal cross-section, incuse figural scene to base displaying a king at worship, crescent in the field above; pierced for suspension.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
VETTING:
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.
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.
