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LOT 1272
Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
CIRCA 600-500 B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (16.4 grams, 25 mm).
Trapezoidal in profile with transverse piercing, one lateral face with intaglio scene of a rampant lion and an ibex looking backwards, staff between with crescent finial; underside with scene of a triumphant hero in a pleated gown with one arm raised, grasping the horn of a bull and with one foot placed on its rump, crescent moon above; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.
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LOT 1272
Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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