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Third Dynasty of Ur Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene Third Dynasty of Ur Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene Third Dynasty of Ur Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
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LOT 0182

Third Dynasty of Ur Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene

CIRCA 2060-2000 B.C.

1 in. (7.6 grams, 25 mm).

Showing two goddesses and a worshipper; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of brown stone, 26 x 13 mm. Seated goddess to right, raising a hand, before her a minor goddess introducing a worshipper, both raising a hand. Crescent in sky. Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2060-2000 B.C. Good engraving, very good condition.'

Provenance

From the private collection of a North American lady, formed 1970s-early 1990s, with collection reference no.192.

Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, handwritten and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert and an old photograph.

CONDITION
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LOT 0182

Third Dynasty of Ur Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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