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LOT 0921

Western Asiatic Four-Sided Stamp Seal

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 in. (13.15 grams, 25.95 mm).

A small copper-alloy square-section stamp seal with suspension loop; incuse design to each face: standing winged figure; vegetation with sun-disc above; standing robed female with raised hand; stag; each face with pelletted border above an below; base with bust wearing a solar crown. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late S.M., thence by descent.

CONDITION

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LOT 0921

Western Asiatic Four-Sided Stamp Seal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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