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LOT 0971
Western Asiatic Glass Stamp Seal with Master of Animals
MID 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (8.5 grams, 21 mm high).
A green glass stamp seal pierced through the handle for suspension, circular matrix with incuse Master of Animals figure standing right, a bird perched on one hand, other animals surrounding him in the field.
Provenance
Acquired 1969-1979.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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LOT 0971
Western Asiatic Glass Stamp Seal with Master of Animals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £191
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