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LOT 1319

Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

5/8 in. (3.56 grams, 17 mm).

With frieze of standing figures addressing a seated figure in a long robe holding up a cup; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Ex S Collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1319

Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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