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A Large Collection of Near Eastern Cylinder Seals, and other Near Eastern objects, circa 4000-500 B.C.

This extensive collection of Near Eastern cylinder seals and objects (circa 4000-500 B.C.) comprises engraved pieces in lapis lazuli, serpentine, hematite, marble, and other materials from various ancient civilizations. The assemblage includes Jemdet Nasr, Uruk, Sumerian, Neo-Babylonian, Akkadian, Assyrian, and Mitannian artifacts, as well as Bactrian bronze stamp seals, representing significant ancient Near Eastern artistic production.

Medium: including Jemdet Nasr, Uruk, Sumerian, Neo-Babylonian, Akkadian, Assyrian and Mitannian, engraved in lapis lazuli, serpentine, hematite, marble, and other stones, comprising a wide variety of subjects, as well as several Bactrian bronze stamp seals.
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 1, 2022

Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

Lot 101

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Circa 4000-500 B.C., A Large Collection of Near Eastern Cylinder Seals, and other Near Eastern objects, circa 4000-500 B.C.

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including Jemdet Nasr, Uruk, Sumerian, Neo-Babylonian, Akkadian, Assyrian and Mitannian, engraved in lapis lazuli, serpentine, hematite, marble, and other stones, comprising a wide variety of subjects, as well as several Bactrian bronze stamp seals.

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A Large Collection of Near Eastern Cylinder Seals, and other Near Eastern objects, circa 4000-500 B.C.

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Circa 4000-500 B.C., A Large Collection of Near Eastern Cylinder Seals, and other Near Eastern objects, circa 4000-500 B.C.

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