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LOT 1260

Western Asiatic Black Stone Bifacial Stamp Seal with Aramaic Inscription

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 3/4 in. (34.8 grams, 46 mm).

Drum-shaped with suspension loop; obverse with incuse seated figure; reverse with legend in two lines.

Provenance

From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.

CONDITION

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LOT 1260

Western Asiatic Black Stone Bifacial Stamp Seal with Aramaic Inscription

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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