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LOT 1142
Western Asiatic Black Stone Seal with Cross
4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 in. (124 grams, 64 mm).
Carved in the round, ellipsoid in plan with handle formed as a recumbent beast; underside with incised hatching; incised cross to one edge of the handle.
Provenance
Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 1142
Western Asiatic Black Stone Seal with Cross
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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