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LOT 1525

Sumerian Stone Cylinder Seal with Eagle

CIRCA 2200-2100 B.C.

1/2 in. (1.26 grams, 14 mm).

Carved of cream stone, depicting an eagle gripping the backs of two horned animals; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s.
The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

Accompanied by a signed note by Professor Lambert.
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 1525

Sumerian Stone Cylinder Seal with Eagle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £351

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