Western Asiatic Carnelian Cylinder Seal with Animals

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1450-1300 B.C. Frieze with two ibexes on the baseline each with its head turned away from a tall bird or winged demon with spread wings; star, scorpion and other objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. similar seals in Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals from the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley-Los Angeles, 1984, nos.607-617. 1.34 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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. See our website for more information.

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