Western Asiatic Steatite Cylinder Seal with Standing Figure

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Circa 1500 B.C. Slender seal with a standing male figure holding a staff, flanked by five trees; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. similar seal in Weber, O., Der Alte Orient, II volumes, Leipzig, 1920, no.161. 1.63 grams, 14 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.52. 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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