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LOT 1109
Neo-Babylonian Black Stone Stamp Seal
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (11.4 grams, 25 mm).
With intaglio depiction of an advancing lamassu winged lion with crowned human head above, inverted crescent in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 1109
Neo-Babylonian Black Stone Stamp Seal
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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