A NEO-ASSYRIAN BLUE AGATE CYLINDER SEAL WITH MYTHOLOGICAL CONTEST SCENE, CIRCA 9TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.

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A NEO-ASSYRIAN BLUE AGATE CYLINDER SEAL WITH MYTHOLOGICAL CONTEST SCENE, CIRCA 9TH-8TH CENTURY B.C. Expertly carved from translucent blue agate with subtle white and honey-toned inclusions, this cylindrical seal features a finely incised mythological contest scene. The design presents a winged griffin attacking a recumbent stag, framed by stylised floral motifs and a pair of birds in flight. The engraved details are crisp and deeply cut, with the natural banding of the agate enhancing the visual depth and contrast of the imagery. The seal is pierced longitudinally for suspension, and the surface displays a soft, polished sheen. The composition is dynamic and balanced, with the powerful form of the griffin juxtaposed against the delicately rendered animals and botanical elements. The harmonious integration of mythological and natural motifs exemplifies the technical mastery and narrative sophistication of Neo-Assyrian glyptic art. Measurements: Length: 2.7cm

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