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Western Asiatic Cream Stone Cylinder Seal with Horse Western Asiatic Cream Stone Cylinder Seal with Horse Western Asiatic Cream Stone Cylinder Seal with Horse
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LOT 1652

Western Asiatic Cream Stone Cylinder Seal with Horse

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 1/4 in. (5.48 grams, 32 mm).

Carved with an advancing horse with elongated legs, a teardrop-shaped motif above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a Hertfordshire, UK, gentleman.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 1652

Western Asiatic Cream Stone Cylinder Seal with Horse

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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