Western Asiatic Neo-Elamite Cylinder Seal with Sow and Piglets

6TH-5TH CENTURY BC

1" (5.58 grams, 28mm).

A fusiform banded agate cylinder seal with intaglio design of a sow and three piglets, inscribed with cuneiform text 'Mamat-huban', possibly the name of the owner; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Ex Bonhams Antiquities sale, 23 October 2013, Lot 82; property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process

AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1410

Western Asiatic Neo-Elamite Cylinder Seal with Sow and Piglets

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,224

Print page

RELATED LOTS

WESTERN ASIATIC LURISTAN FEMALE FIGURINE
13th-6th century BC
Lot No. 1677 Opening bid: £135

WESTERN ASIATIC LURISTAN AXEHEAD WITH BEAST-HEADS
13th-6th century BC
Lot No. 1572
Sold for (Inc. premium): £1,339

BRONZE AGE TRANS-JORDAN CERAMIC JAR WITH LEDGE HANDLES
4th-3rd millennium BC
Lot No. 1712 Opening bid: £99