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| Auction Closes At: |
10:36:00 02/26/2025 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
538. Old Babylonian Hematite Cylinder Seal |
| Estimate: |
$2,000-$2,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Mesopotamia
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| Culture or Country: |
Ancient Near East.
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| Period: |
Ca. 18th - 17th century B.C.
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| Size: |
1”H. x 3/8”D. |
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| Description: |
Carved black hematite cylinder seal having a rollout impression depicting an enthroned king holding a bird, and facing two standing dignitaries holding offerings and an animal. Inscribed two vertical columns of cuneiform text: translated: Amurru, son of Anu. A few very minor ancient flakes on the top edge, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A very nice example. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC. collection, acquired from Alex G. Malloy, Inc., N.Y., 9/3/2003, with copy of sales receipt. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$95.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Old Babylonian Hematite Cylinder Seal
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