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Neo Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Seated Goddess Neo Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Seated Goddess Neo Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Seated Goddess
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LOT 0232

Neo Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Seated Goddess

5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.

3/4 in. (4.72 grams, 19.94 mm).

Plano-convex with chamfered sidewall, with incuse engraved image of a seated female holding a flower; Bivar notes in his detailed description: 'Queen, or more probably a goddess, crowned and seated to front on a throne, extending in her left hand a lily...'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

with Christie's, London, 13 June 2000, no.517 [Part].

Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note typed and signed by A.D.H. (David) Bivar.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.
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 0232

Neo Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Seated Goddess

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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