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LOT 1328
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
PROTO-SUMERIAN STONE STAMP SEAL WITH TWO ANIMALS
CIRCA 3000 B.C.
1 1/8in. (17 grams, 30 mm).
CIRCA 3000 B.C.
1 1/8in. (17 grams, 30 mm).
Plano-convex stamp seal with design of two crouching quadrupeds placed tête-bêche.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
FOOTNOTES:
The motifs have been created using a drill, hence the rounded appearance.
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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.
