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LOT 1178
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Advancing Bulls
EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (36.6 grams, 27 mm).
With frieze depicting two bovines advancing, each with a bridle and trailing a rope, amphorae in the field; old collector's label '10100' to base; possibly unfinished as centre not pierced; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 2010.
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LOT 1178
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Advancing Bulls
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
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